App got rejected: Don't understand why or how to fix it.

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Created May ’20

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Hi there.
I recently finished my first app, and tried to submit it to the app store. I was dissapointed to find that it had been rejected, with the message "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."
I've spent ages checking through the App Store, trying to find an app with the same features as mine, and I couldn't. There are a few games with similarish visuals, but as far as I can tell, my mechanics are completely original. I tried asking Apple what was the problem with my app, but got told "We are not able to provide feedback on app concepts or features" and "You may also choose to post a question in the Apple Developer Forums."
So I'm wondering, does anyone know what I should do, if there's a way to get Apple to tell me what's wrong with my app, and whether I should try re-submitting it?

Thanks.

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matheymatei OP

May ’20

Hi. It would be helpful if you'd describe what your app does (and what theme it uses). It's impossible for us to know why Apple thinks that your app is similar to others.
For example a rejection could be triggered if you have a game that is visually very similar to other games. If you are certain that your game is unique you can write an appeal to Apple Review Board, telling exactly what is different compared to other games.

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