Apple's handling of vibe coding apps draws complaints from startups like Replit and Anything that iOS App Store rules for their apps are applied erratically (Michael Acton/Financial Times)

Apple is inconsistently enforcing App Store review policies for AI-powered 'vibe coding' applications like Replit and Lovable, removing some apps entirely while allowing others, creating regulatory uncertainty for developers. This arbitrary enforcement threatens innovation in low-code/no-code development tools and exposes IT organizations to platform dependency risks when building or adopting AI-assisted development solutions. CIOs should expect continued tension between Apple's security concerns and developer productivity, requiring enterprises to diversify development platforms and prepare alternative strategies for AI-assisted coding workflows.