The App Store has many prank apps (with recent updates). The top two prank apps on the App Store are:
It states that apps should not include...
*Some may say these apps could have been uploaded prior to Section 1.1.6 taking effect, or they could have been accepted in error. But even if this is true, how can Apple continue to accept updates to these apps that clearly breach current guidelines?
FYI, I own a prank app which was originally approved (apparently in error), but whose updates are now continually rejected due to breaching Section 1.1.6. And I'm wondering why these other apps get their updates approved but mine doesn't.
The Prank App (last updated: 3d ago)
PrankDial - #1 Prank Call App (last updated: 3mo ago)
It states that apps should not include...
So how does Apple justify the existence and recent updates* of prank apps, when its guidelines appear to prohibit them?False information and features, including inaccurate device data or trick/joke functionality, such as fake location trackers. Stating that the app is “for entertainment purposes” won’t overcome this guideline. Apps that enable anonymous or prank phone calls or SMS/MMS messaging will be rejected.
- App Store Review Guidelines, Section 1.1.6
*Some may say these apps could have been uploaded prior to Section 1.1.6 taking effect, or they could have been accepted in error. But even if this is true, how can Apple continue to accept updates to these apps that clearly breach current guidelines?
FYI, I own a prank app which was originally approved (apparently in error), but whose updates are now continually rejected due to breaching Section 1.1.6. And I'm wondering why these other apps get their updates approved but mine doesn't.