Apple Removes AI App Tool Anything from App Store

Apple has removed a prominent AI-powered app-building tool from its App Store, citing violations of guidelines that prohibit apps from executing code that alters their functionality. The app, Anything, was pulled on March 26, marking the first full removal in a series of enforcement actions against so-called vibe coding applications, which enable users without programming expertise to generate apps using natural language prompts.

Vibe coding tools have fueled a rapid increase in iOS app submissions, straining Apple's review process. Data from Sensor Tower shows new app releases in the United States rose nearly 55 percent year-over-year in January, following a 56 percent jump in December, the highest growth rate in four years. Developers attribute this surge to accessible AI platforms that convert simple commands into functional code, allowing even novices to create and submit apps quickly. As a result, some independent developers report approval waits extending to weeks for new apps or updates, with review queues emerging as the main bottleneck.

Apple maintains that the majority of submissions face minimal delays. The company states that about 90 percent of apps receive approval...