Bad vibes: Apple blocks updates for some AI coding apps in the App Store
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By Malcolm Owen
Published on March 18, 2026.
Apple is cracking down on apps with AI vibe coding capabilities in the App Store, preventing the creation of apps that don't pass through the App store Review process. These apps, including Replit and Vibecode, are reportedly being blocked from receiving updates in the store. The move is seen as a temporary measure to prevent modifications to these apps' function, which have been approved after agreeing to make changes to their function. The issue of these apps is also considered competition and revenue protection. However, Apple could potentially lose revenue due to these non-coding apps creating software that doesn't actually pass through its App Store itself.
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