Apple tightens its crackdown on vibe coding apps and removes 'Anything' from the App Store.
Apple has reportedly tightened its crackdown on applications related to
Apple Kicks Vibe Coding App Out of App Store, Escalating Crackdown — The Information
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-kicks-vibe-coding-app-app-store-escalating-crackdown
Apple pulls vibe coding app 'Anything' from the App Store - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/30/apple-steps-up-crackdown-on-vibe-coding-apps-pulls-anything-from-the-app-store/
According to The Information, Apple is blocking updates to vibecoding apps such as Replit and Vibecode .
Replit: Idea to software, fast app - App Store
Apple claims these apps violate the rule in section 2.5.2 of its App Review Guidelines , which states that 'an app must not run code that alters how it or other apps behave.'
Section 2.5.2 of the App Review Guidelines is as follows:
Apps must be self-contained within their bundle. Reading or writing data outside the designated container area, including from other apps, or downloading, installing, or executing code from outside the area that introduces or modifies the app's functionality, is not permitted. Educational apps intended for learning, developing, or student testing of executable code may be permitted to download code, but only under limited circumstances where the code is not used for any other purpose. Such apps must allow users to view and edit the entire source code within the app.
Apple also explained to technology media outlet 9to5Mac that 'the issue is not with the vibe coding of apps themselves, but with apps that violate the App Review Guidelines and certain clauses of the Developer Program License.'
App Review Guidelines - Apple Developer
Furthermore, Apple has pointed out that this also violates section 3.3.1(B) of the Apple Developer Program License . Section 3.3.1(B) states that 'executable code may be downloaded into an application, provided that the code does not alter the primary purpose of the application by providing features or performance that contradict the intended or advertised purpose of the application.'
Regarding this, 9to5Mac pointed out, '(At the risk of oversimplifying the issue,) Apple does not seem to have a problem with apps that help users create other apps. However, it is likely that they do not approve of mechanisms that allow apps to generate and execute code without going through the App Store review process, thereby changing their own behavior. Such behavior may be included as part of 'vibecoding' depending on the app's workflow.'
Furthermore, it has been reported that Apple has removed the vibe coding app ' Anything ' from the App Store, citing its App Review Guidelines 2.5.2.
Anything developer Dhruv Amin told The Information, 'Anything attempted an update to allow users to preview apps they created with vibe coding in a web browser rather than within the Anything app, but Apple rejected the request and completely removed the app from the App Store.'
The Information has requested a comment from Apple regarding this matter, but has not yet received a response as of the time of writing.
Furthermore, with the spread of coding AI, many apps developed using vibe coding are now being published on the App Store. This has led to concerns that the App Store's review process is taking a considerable amount of time.
The App Store's review process was human-driven, which allowed it to adhere to strict standards. However, with the advent of vibecoding, apps of varying quality are now being reviewed by the App Store, and 9to5Mac points out that the traditional App Store review process is coming to an end.
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