We have certainly seen our share of App Store approval horror stories and these latest are not offering any exception. The apps, in this case are WWCD – What Would Chuck Do and iLaughLite have both received a denial of entry and have both been given no real reason behind the denial.
The reason, or more appropriately, the lack of reason came in the denial email and simply claimed “sole discretion.”
We’ve reviewed the Application and, consistent with the criteria considered in our approval process, we have chosen not to publish this application. As you know, Apple reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject an application for any reason.
Regards,
iPhone Developer Program
Personally, I have not seen, read anything about or even used either of these apps. That said, these may have been good candidates for a denial, however, it seems that more of a reason should be given. After all, if a good reason is given then the developer would at least know what to do as far as making changes so they can resubmit and receive approval.
[TUAW and The iPhone Blog]
June 15th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Has anyone considered the legal implications of Apple’s conduct? I am sure that there are serious anti-trust issues, not dissimilar to Microsoft’s attempt to restrict access to the Windows platform for rivalling products. I expect, sooner or later, some competition regulation authority will have a closer look at this.
June 15th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Benjamin’s comments are valid, I wonder if contacting the DOJ would have any effect at all?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
What are the purpose of the APPS and what do they do?