Sources: Apple stops vibe coding apps from pushing updates, citing rules on running code; Replit thinks Apple may approve opening AI-generated apps in a browser

Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications …

The Information 2026-03-18

@steph_palazzolo Stephanie Palazzolo on x
Apple has been cracking down on popular vibecoding apps like Replit and Vibecode in recent months, saying that such features are in violation of its App Store rules. For more on why this is happening, check out this morning's story from @aatilley and me: https://www.theinformatio…
@mjboswell Michael Boswell on x
Let me fix that for you: “Apple quietly blocks updates for all apps.” It's getting ridiculous.
@flyosity Mike Rundle on x
@nikitabier it's extremely slow these days, lotta iOS devs on here been complaining as well
@austen Austen Allred on x
@nikitabier Yes by an order of magnitude
@nikitabier Nikita Bier on x
@flyosity It's been so frustrating. We have 4 solutions to reply spam built—but our app is in purgatory.
@nikitabier Nikita Bier on x
iOS developers: How long is App Review taking for everyone these days? It is now taking longer to get our app approved than it is to build the actual features.
@timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x
@nikitabier Since the court lambasted Apple for continuing to block Fortnite after the Contempt of Court ruling against Apple, app review has been speedy for us.
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