[n00bs]

It might be related to this repo: https://github.com/igorkulman/AppStoreCrawler

Apple’s terms explicitly prohibit using automated tools to scrape or analyze App Store data, even if it’s done outside an app. When they flag something like that, they usually don’t explain the reason — partly because they don’t want to expose how they evaluate developer activity or link accounts to external projects.

Not saying it’s definitely the cause, but it’s one plausible explanation the author was denied.

[jijijijij]

> When they flag something like that, they usually don’t explain the reason — partly because they don’t want to expose how they evaluate developer activity or link accounts to external projects.

Well, this is unacceptable considering the market power Apple has. It's basically an occupational ban for mobile app development. Imagine, if GitHub won't let you join (maybe) because you criticized Microsoft on Twitter 10 years ago, or (maybe) it's because they don't like the way you dress.

"What's your greatest weakness?"

"Well, I can't develop your app for half the market, because Apple unexpectedly challenged me with a self-improvement journey. But I am well on my way, really introspecting to find out where I failed in life, where I may have misspoken. I am confident I can soon regain Apple's trust and approval for my life decision, and become a full-market developer!"

[ig0r0]

That was a decade ago, used on a single project and I kind of doubt Apple would link my Github account to my Apple Id.

[fragmede]

If a corporation really doesn't like you, they really don't like you.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/03/31/facial-reco...

[Lapsa]

very likely they would. have you heard about a corporation named Axiom?