Vibe Code and Apple...

Albert Kinng — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:10:08 +0000

🚨 Quick Question for Fellow Devs & Apple Devs:

I’ve just wrapped up an iOS app built entirely in VS Code + GitHub Copilot, using a web app wrapped in a native shell (think WKWebView-based hybrid—no SwiftUI/UIKit heavy lifting, but fully functional, offline-capable, and polished).

Before I hit “Submit” in App Store Connect, I want to double-check something I’ve heard in whispers:

❓ Is it true that Apple is rejecting “vibecoded” apps?

(By “vibecoded,” I mean apps built rapidly with AI-assisted tooling—Copilot, Cursor, etc.—especially if they’re thin web wrappers.)

🔍 Specifically:

Does Apple explicitly ban apps built with VS Code + Copilot?
Are WKWebView-based apps still acceptable if they deliver unique value, proper UX, offline support, and don’t just mirror a mobile website?
Has anyone recently submitted a similar hybrid app in 2026 and gotten approved (or rejected)? Any insights, guidelines, or App Review notes you’d be willing to share?

I’m not cutting corners—I’ve followed App Store Review Guidelines §4.7 (Web-based Apps), added native features (push, camera, file handling), and tested rigorously. But I’d rather know now than get a 7-day rejection.

🙏 Thanks in advance—your real-world experience means everything.

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Vibe Code and Apple...