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Apple pushing back on 'vibe coding' iPhone apps, developers say [U]
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is restricting updates for AI "vibe coding" apps like Replit and Vibecode on the App Store, requiring modifications due to concerns that these apps violate existing rules against running code that changes app functionality post-review.
- The core issue is that vibe coding apps enable users to create or alter software on their devices, effectively changing app behavior without App Store oversight, conflicting with App Store Guideline 2.5.2 which prohibits apps from downloading or executing code that changes features.
- Apple emphasizes that its stance is based on longstanding policies rather than new rules and points to both the App Store guidelines and Developer Program License terms that restrict interpreted code altering an app’s primary purpose.
- The company has communicated consistently with affected developers, offering guidance on
