Apple blocks updates for Replit and vibe coding apps
Apple is pushing back on vibe coding apps, quietly halting App Store updates for Replit and Vibecode. The company cites longstanding rule 2.5.2, which prohibits apps from downloading and executing code that alters their core functionality—putting app-generated live previews in the crosshairs. It marks the first major collision between App Store gatekeeping and AI-native software creation.