Apple Blocks AI App Creations

Apple's App Store guidelines are causing significant disruption for vibe coding applications, leading to the removal or blocking of several apps over the past month. According to reports, the app Anything was recently removed, and AI coding apps Replit and Vibecode were prevented from issuing updates. This enforcement action stems from guideline 2.5.2, which states that apps must be self-contained and cannot download, install, or execute code that alters their features or functionality. Apple asserts this measure protects user privacy and security by ensuring that delivered software remains within established safeguards. Vibecode, for instance, updated its tagline to emphasize website building with AI rather than app creation, shifting its advertised purpose. Apple's Developer Program License also prohibits interpreted code from changing an application's primary purpose, reinforcing the company's stance on maintaining an app's original advertised functionality.