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April 15, 2026
How vibe-coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice
Anything is planning to launch a desktop companion app to aid mobile app development after its App Store removal.
TL;DR
- Apple is blocking updates and removing 'vibe-coding' apps from the App Store.
- Affected apps include Replit, Vibecode, and Anything, with Anything being removed twice.
- Apple cited clause 2.5.2 of its developer agreement, which prohibits apps from downloading, installing, or executing code.
- Apple's stated concern is the potential for malicious code downloads and the creation of harmful apps.
- Anything's app was briefly reinstated but removed again for its marketing as an app maker.
- Anything is exploring alternatives like a desktop companion app, iMessage platform development, and potentially Android.
- Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Apple's actions.
- An increase in app submissions, possibly due to AI coding tools, might pressure Apple's review processes.
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