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Whitelabelled app built from open source refused with 4.3 "Spam"
Hi, I've built my own Collaboration/Messenger App based on Rocket.Chat from the open source, bound to my server and necessary to receive push notifications from my server. My app was refused today with: Guideline 4.3 - Design We noticed that your app provides the same feature set as other apps submitted to the App Store; it simply varies in content or language, which is considered a form of spam. The next submission of this app may require a longer review time, and this app will not be eligible for an expedited review until this issue is resolved. Guideline 4.2 - Design - Minimum Functionality We found that the usefulness of your app is limited because it seems to be intended for a small, or niche, set of users. I'm pretty puzzled. Regarding 4.2, how should I deploy an app to potential 250 users of my sports club if not via the AppStore. This is not a company where BusinessManager etc. can be used, I have no control over any devices. But finally 4.3 ... what I read my understanding of "Spam" is if one developer puts several versions of the same app into the store to gain attraction or push sales. Of course there is similarity when you take a free open-source project, compile it and turn it into an app. But this is the only app with my developer account (which I purchased just for this purpose) and the only app which works with my server. Does anyone have experience with this usecase? I already have sent an appeal ... (BTW: Where is the appeal conversation listed?)
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