If I create a successful app that is bringing in considerable revenue, can Apple create a similar app and push me out of business? Apple's Indepenedent Development Clause says they can or am I interpreting it wrong?

If I create a successful app that is bringing in considerable revenue, can Apple create a similar app and push me out of business? Apple's Indepenedent Development Clause says they can or am I interpreting it wrong?

Answered by KMT in 224131022

While Apple will listen to copycat claims against other devs in the store, it seems like that's exactly what has happened in the past, so yes, I think it's always a possibility.

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While Apple will listen to copycat claims against other devs in the store, it seems like that's exactly what has happened in the past, so yes, I think it's always a possibility.

Hello newbie1986,

Pretty much anyone can do that. Say, what does your app do anyway? 👿

If I create a successful app that is bringing in considerable revenue, can Apple create a similar app and push me out of business? Apple's Indepenedent Development Clause says they can or am I interpreting it wrong?
 
 
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