Vibe coding inundates Apple’s App Store, prompting Apple’s response

Summary: AI-driven “vibe coding” tools have led to an 84% increase in new app submissions to Apple’s App Store, causing approval delays of up to 30 days. This development has tested Apple’s infrastructure, designed for traditional apps, as it struggles with apps that change digitally post-review. Several platforms driving vibe coding growth include Cursor, Lovable, and Replit. Apple’s crackdown, citing guideline violations, has included blocking updates and app removals. Critics argue this stance may harm Apple against less restrictive competitors like Android. The rise in AI-generated software challenges Apple’s review process, pressuring the company to reconsider its current policies or expand its capacities.