App Review rejected due to Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam

Hello,

My app was recently rejected due to App Review Guideline 4.3(a), which states: "Don’t create multiple Bundle IDs of the same app. If your app has different versions for specific locations, sports teams, universities, etc., consider submitting a single app and provide the variations using in-app purchase."

The feedback provided was: "We noticed your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences. Submitting similar or repackaged apps is a form of spam that creates clutter and makes it difficult for users to discover new apps."

This has left me quite confused. I have only one app, "Fly2enjoy," which I originally uploaded on Android and am looking to upload it also to iOS. I don't have any other active apps on the Apple App Store. The app was developed with the intention of being unique, and I have not repackaged or copied another app. Additionally, I only have one Bundle ID associated with my app.

On Android, the only app similar to mine is "Fly2enjoy," which is my own. Based on my understanding, my app’s concept is relatively distinct.

I am struggling to understand why my app was rejected. I acknowledge that the uploaded screenshots might not be polished or final, but they can certainly be improved in the next updates.

If the issue is related to "similar binaries or metadata," I am not sure how to address or resolve this.

Any assistance or guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Mohammad.

Thank you for your post. There are several factors that may contribute to an app not following App Review Guideline 4.3. Typically, these apps share a similar binary, metadata, and overall concept as apps already on the App Store, with only minor differences.

If you have questions about App Review's review of your app, we recommend requesting an appointment with App Review during the bi-weekly Meet with Apple Experts event. Sign in with your Developer ID and select "App Review Appointment." A member of the App Review team will help you with your questions regarding the review process and the App Review Guidelines. Appointments are subject to availability during your local business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

App Review rejected due to Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam
 
 
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