Tag Archives: App Store reviews

Here’s Why I Hate Reading App Store Reviews

by on October 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm

I appreciate that there are a lot of good, well thought out and well written reviews for apps in the App Store.  But I find there are just way too many that are inaccurate, nasty, and borderline illiterate.  I find it sad and depressing reading a lot of the reviews, …

Another App Rejection Reversal – Eucalyptus Now in the App Store

by on May 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

        Once again, Apple has reversed the rejection of an app after it caused controversy and criticism.  Eucalyptus “ a very nice looking new ebook reader that offers classics from the Project Gutenberg library “ had previously been rejected because it offered access to The Kama Sutra …

This Week’s Outrageously Dumb App Store Decision …

by on May 22nd, 2009 at 11:41 am

Another week, another hugely stupid and headline-making App Store decision.  This week the story of a very promising looking ebook reader app called Eucalyptus ‘ rejection has come to light. Eucalyptus is an app that provides ‘the classics to go ‘ and offers content from the free Project Gutenberg library.  …

All App Store Submissions Now Reviewed on OS 3.0 – Release Coming Soon?

by on May 8th, 2009 at 10:04 am

Via Mobile Orchard yesterday Today, Apple emailed developers informing them that, henceforth, all apps will be reviewed for 3.0 compatibility. Said Apple:     Beginning today, all submissions to the App Store will be reviewed on the latest beta of iPhone OS 3.0. If your app submission is not compatible with …

Apple Quietly Removes Old and Potentially Bogus App Reviews

by on February 27th, 2009 at 11:42 am

In a move sure to please most developers, Apple has gone ahead and removed older App Store reviews from users that hadn’t even purchased the apps they were reviewing. About time I’d say! I know from personal account from a few developer friends of mine, that these initial reviews could …

App Store Review Policy Changed

by on September 29th, 2008 at 8:23 am

I’ve heard from numerous developers that have not only had a tough time with app inclusion in the store… But also with the review system. Because anyone could write a review, some unscrupulous developers would in some cases ‘bash’ others apps… Especially if the app was in direct competition. To …