Apple recently took action against vibe-coded apps by removing the app ‘Anything’ from the App Store, citing a breach of the self-containment rule outlined in its App Review Guidelines. This move came after Apple had been halting updates to the app since December last year, as reported by The Information.
According to Apple, the issue with ‘Anything’ and similar vibe-coding apps like Replit and Vibecoding was not the vibe coding itself, but rather the violation of specific sections of the App Review Guidelines and Developer Program License. These apps were found to be in conflict with the iOS rule that prohibits apps from running code that alters their functionality or that of other apps.
Despite efforts by the ‘Anything’ developers to address Apple’s concerns by proposing an update allowing users to view previews of vibe-coded apps in a web browser instead of within the app, Apple rejected this compromise. Subsequently, the app was removed entirely from the App Store.
Interestingly, Apple had integrated advanced AI-powered coding capabilities into Xcode earlier this year, leveraging tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. This move showcases Apple’s commitment to enhancing developer experiences with cutting-edge technology.
Source: mint – technology