Hello Everyone,
I have recently purchased an app and its source code and am currently reviewing its metadata and functionality to make sure my upcoming update complies with the App Store Review Guidelines. The app was previously removed from the App Store as it had some screenshots showing WhatsApp's name. My intention is to make any necessary changes before submitting the next version for review.
I would like to understand whether it is permitted under the App Store Review Guidelines to use the term “Whats” or "WA" as an app title.
For reference, I am attaching links to several apps currently available on the App Store that appear to use “Whats” in their title and also in their app name. I understand that the presence of similar apps does not necessarily mean the wording is permitted, which is why I am writing to request clarification before submitting my update.
Example Popular Live Apps with the Same Name:
https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-watsapp-web/id6444021754 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-para-whatsapp/id6471455409 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-whatsweb-chat-app/id6464555232 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-dual-app-para-wa/id6720725024 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web/id6444548565 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-dual-messenger/id6476896406 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-app-clonar/id1635526052 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whats-web-dual-app-messenger/id6738838803 https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/whatsweb-click-to-chat/id6479015034
And there are like 20 more of these with the same name.
Please note that I checked these examples in the Mexico App Store. They may appear with different names in other storefronts.
Please advise, Thank you for your guidance!