Several apps repeatedly rejected under 4.3(a) with no explanation
Outcome unknown4.3(a)X · @akshay_kotish · posted Oct 25, 2026
What they posted
Several of my independently developed apps have been repeatedly rejected under Guideline 4.3(a) – Design Spam, without a clear explanation of what exactly is considered similar or problematic.
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What they did
Asked Apple publicly for clearer explanations.
Outcome
Outcome unknown.
As reported by the developer. Checked Oct 26, 2026. One case is one data point, not a rule.
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Reply service, $29Others who got 4.3(a)
11 more: 3 approved, 1 pending, 6 outcome unknown, 1 stopped trying.
Stopped trying
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