Vibe Coding App ‘Anything’ Developers Outline Future Plans Amid Ongoing Dispute with Apple
The developers behind the innovative vibe coding platform, ‘Anything,’ have publicly criticized Apple for allegedly hindering a new wave of app creators through outdated App Store review guidelines. This follows a contentious period marked by the app’s removal from the App Store on two separate occasions.
Vibe Coding Apps Challenge Established App Store Policies
In recent weeks, reports emerged that Apple had removed ‘Anything’ from the App Store, citing violations of longstanding rules that prohibit apps from executing code that alters their functionality or that of other apps post-review. Specifically, Apple referenced:
– Section 2.5.2 of the App Review Guidelines: Apps should be self-contained in their bundles and may not read or write data outside the designated container area, nor may they download, install, or execute code which introduces or changes features or functionality of the app, including other apps.
– Section 3.3.1(B) of the Developer Program License: Interpreted code may be downloaded to an Application but only so long as such code: (a) does not change the primary purpose of the Application by providing features or functionality that are inconsistent with the intended and advertised purpose of the Application.
Vibe coding applications like ‘Anything’ enable users to input text prompts, which AI models then transform into functional code, resulting in a working version of the app. In ‘Anything’s’ case, users can preview the app on their devices and decide whether to submit it for App Store approval, provided they possess a developer account.
Apple has expressed concerns over ‘Anything’s’ app development and preview processes, leading to its removal from the App Store twice. The first removal occurred on March 26, followed by a reinstatement after discussions with Apple. However, the app was removed again shortly thereafter.
The development team shared their experience in a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
> Our mobile app got approved last year. We didn’t hear a word of concern. Then in December, they started blocking our updates, citing the infamous Guideline 2.5.2. The rule designed to prevent malicious apps from downloading code to change their behavior after review. We understood the concern, even if we disagree it applies to us. We tried to fix it. Four different technical approaches, each one specifically designed to address what they told us. Each one rejected. We didn’t go public. We didn’t tweet. We kept trying. Then they pulled us from the App Store. We still didn’t say anything. We worked with them, got reinstated, believed we’d found a path forward. Then they pulled us again.
The ‘Anything’ team argues that the potential for app creation is expanding from millions to hundreds of millions, eventually encompassing everyone. They assert that these emerging developers represent the future of the App Store.
> Guideline 2.5.2 – Gatekeeping – Vibes denied we haven’t talked about this publicly for months we tried to resolve it privately with emails, calls, appeals, and four technical rewrites to comply with whatever Apple wanted here’s our truth, unfiltered on March 26th, Apple…
They also highlight examples of users who have successfully launched their vibe-coded apps on the App Store and pledge to continue evolving their product:
> We’re not waiting. We launched text-to-app. Text us and we’ll build your iOS app in the cloud. We’re shipping a desktop companion for on-device previews next. We’ll find a way to serve our builders.
9to5Mac’s Perspective
The ‘Anything’ team’s public statement comes shortly after reports indicated a significant increase in new apps on the App Store, a trend partially attributed to the rise of vibe coding tools.
While not all vibe-coded apps may be equally useful, impactful, or safe, this should not overshadow the new opportunities these tools present.
In recent months, there has been growing pressure for Apple to address the evolving landscape of app development. As vibe coding gains popularity and with the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 approaching, it will be interesting to see how Apple responds to this shift, if at all.
