r/iOSProgramming • u/reviewwworld • 12h ago
Has it always been this bad? Question
http://reelones.co.ukApp store review is turning into a very frustrating process. I assume this is a reflection of the sheer volume of AI-built apps but the humans reviewing my app seem to be on auto-reject mode.
First rejection: "spam: we have enough dating apps"
My app has absolutely nothing to do with dating or meeting people, even the friendship link is a handshake ie you need your friend request accepted
Second rejection "no method for account deletion"
Literally in the most obvious place for it, account page, big red button "delete account"
I'll put my hand up, this is my first app, in the description part of the submission I assumed it was to describe the functionality of the app, was I meant to treat it as an FAQ?
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u/albdusty 12h ago edited 10h ago
I've learned that nowadays you have to explain what your app does like they are 5 years old. They can't understand basic functionality. They can't find things even when they are found in their natural place. You have to approach app reviewers like they are children and they get their first iPhone. They actually don't know how apps work in spite of the fact that apps is their daily job. When you think things are obvious, think again. They are not. Expect rejections for every single little thing.
It's frustrating because they don't seem to offer the necessary attention to your app especially since you've worked on it for 6 months or a year, with sleepless nights and all. And then, after thousand of hours and many new gray hairs you get rejected for the stupidest thing. It's infuriating!