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April 14, 2026 • Ivan Mehta

Anything App Faces App Store Challenges

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How Vibe-Coding App Anything is Rebuilding After Getting Booted from the App Store Twice

Apple has been taking a strict stance against "vibe-coding" apps, leading to updates being blocked or apps being removed from the App Store. This has affected several apps, including Replit, Vibecode, and Anything. While Replit and Vibecode experienced paused updates, Anything's app was removed twice.

The App Store Removal Saga

Anything's co-founder, Dhruv Amin, reported that Apple removed their app on March 26th. Despite a brief reinstatement, the company has been unable to get its app approved since.

  • Amin stated that the app was primarily built to allow users to preview their iOS app development on their own devices.
  • The app had no issues until December, after which updates for Anything and similar apps began to be blocked.
  • Apple cited clause 2.5.2 of its developer agreement, which prohibits apps from downloading, installing, or executing code, as the reason for removal.
  • Apple's feedback indicated that the app was marketed as a mobile app builder for iPhone, featuring capabilities like 1-tap App Store submissions, code export, and full source code editing.
  • During a call with Apple, the company explained that the vibe-coding app was removed due to concerns about its potential use for downloading malicious code and the possibility of users creating and sideloading harmful apps that could bypass Apple's review process.
  • The app was briefly restored on April 3rd but was quickly removed again when Apple stated that Anything could not market itself as an app maker.

Rebuilding and Future Plans

Following the challenges with Apple's App Store, Anything is exploring alternative avenues for its users to build mobile apps:

  • The company recently launched a feature enabling app building through the iMessage platform.
  • A desktop companion app is planned to allow users to "vibe code" mobile apps on their computers.
  • Anything is also considering focusing on Google's Android operating system, which is perceived as more open than iOS.

Broader Implications

  • The actions against vibe-coding apps have drawn criticism from figures like Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who argued that Apple should cease blocking development tools.
  • A report by The Information suggests that AI-powered coding tools have led to an 84% increase in app submissions to Apple's App Store, potentially pressuring Apple to adapt its review processes.
  • The rise of AI-powered coding may also lead consumers to expect platforms like Apple to support self-created applications.