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Apple Pulls Anything App Over Code‑Change Rule

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Apple removed the vibe‑coding app Anything from the App Store twice after a dispute over guideline 2.5.2, which bans apps from downloading or executing code that changes their behavior. The developer team claims the rule was applied to a tool that lets users turn text prompts into functional iOS apps for developers worldwide today again.

Guideline 2.5.2 was designed to stop malicious apps from modifying themselves post‑review. Anything’s workflow lets users preview a generated app on their device and, if satisfied, submit it for App Store approval via a developer account. Apple’s repeated removals followed a back‑and‑forth that began with a March 26 pull of code changes after review again.

Developers argue that the rule throttles the next wave of creators, claiming the number of potential app builders could rise from millions to hundreds of millions. They note that several users have already launched vibe‑coded apps successfully, and the company has shipped a desktop companion to preview builds locally for developers who want to build quickly today.

Anything insists it will keep evolving its product, promising cloud‑based text‑to‑app builds and a forthcoming preview tool. Apple’s stance remains unchanged ahead of WWDC26, leaving the industry to watch how the company balances security with the growing demand for rapid, low‑code app creation for developers globally and customers today again soon results.