"App Store Guideline 2.5.2 currently reads, in part: "Apps should be self-contained in their bundles, and may not read or write data outside the designated container area, nor may they download, install, or execute code which introduces or changes features or functionality of the app, including other apps.""
"Because these vibe coding apps allow users to create their own apps, they could be in direct violation of App Store guidelines, even if they're creating apps that, in and of themselves, would be eligible for placement on the App Store."
"According to a representative with Apple, however, the problem isn't necessarily with the act of vibe coding itself. Instead, it's more focused on apps that change their functionality following their initial App Store review."
Vibe coding, the use of AI to assist with software development, has become increasingly popular among developers and is now a standard benchmark for AI capabilities. However, two prominent vibe coding applications—Vibecode and Replit—have faced rejection or restrictions from Apple's App Store. Apple's concern centers on Guideline 2.5.2, which prohibits apps from downloading, installing, or executing code that introduces or changes app features or functionality. Since vibe coding apps allow users to create their own applications, they potentially violate this guideline by enabling dynamic feature changes. Vibecode, an AI-driven website builder for iPad, and Replit, which offers vibe-coded app creation, both face the challenge of scaling back features to maintain App Store compliance while preserving their core functionality.
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