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ceerup
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01/29/13 11:43 AM (11 years ago)

My app has been rejected

I have many quizzes, rssfeeds, put a notepad up in there that works with the app. had socialize toolbar in there for fan interaction. i have a soundboard. what more does apple want? anyone have any ideas? i have been rejected for the 5th time in a row. 2.12 We found that your app only provides a very limited set of features. While we value simplicity, we consider simplicity to be uncomplicated - not limited in features and functionality.
 
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01/29/13 11:49 AM (11 years ago)
is this the Battle Rap one?
 
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01/29/13 11:50 AM (11 years ago)
yes, oh and i forgot to mention an image gallery in there also
 
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01/29/13 12:08 PM (11 years ago)
man that's a bummer - I'm assuming you've been dealing with the same reviewer this whole time correct? If I was you I might just delete the app from ITC and then create a new one. That way you get a new reviewer who is hopefully more lenient
 
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01/29/13 12:12 PM (11 years ago)
Yea, right now I just wrote to appeal it, because my fanbase has specifically told me what they wanted and I put it in there. Hopefully they change their mind but if not im going to have to try again and get a new reviewer.
 
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01/29/13 01:44 PM (11 years ago)
I've got my fingers crossed for you, ceerup! I'll be doing the same dance in about 3 days... Cheers! -- Smug
 
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01/29/13 03:53 PM (11 years ago)
Bummer ceerup! Good Luck with your appeal. Mike
 
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01/29/13 03:56 PM (11 years ago)
thanks guys
 
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01/29/13 04:00 PM (11 years ago)
I had the same experience last summer. After three rejections I changed the app name, resubmitted it, and it was approved. I made the app better on each iteration, and by the end, it was much better.
 
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01/29/13 04:20 PM (11 years ago)
yea i had this app in a different name, had a different rejection, for copyrighting, meanwhile there was nothing that i had copyrighted, so this time it was just "limited features" when there is plenty to do in the app. I look at some apps in the appstore with like 1 feature and it gets approved. I guess its all up to how the reviewer is feeling that day.
 
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01/29/13 04:59 PM (11 years ago)
Do you have screen shots we could see?
 
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01/29/13 06:07 PM (11 years ago)
!!!TRUST ME!!! Delete from ITC and REsubmit. 9/10 that will do. And save you a couple frustrating weeks. ALSO make the app like $4.99 even if you plan for it to be free. They're more likely to approve something that MIGHT generate some revenue for them. Once it's approved you can go back to $0 Oh yeah add some native functions like map and a nice menu, they like that! Add the Aurasma plugin( it's impossible not to like that).
 
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01/29/13 06:21 PM (11 years ago)
Hey @BandO, I was thinking about adding a map, and maybe the countdown timer, another question, how long will it take for them to contact me since i appealed it. Because they said something about not deleting it til after they review it etc.
 
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01/29/13 06:58 PM (11 years ago)
They are USUALLY pretty quick but you just never know.. I've heard stories of months and longer. I would probably give them another 5 or so days(since it's probably been about 5 WEEKS already). BUT IF THEY SAID SPECIFICALLY NOT TO DELETE IT YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T. I know how you feel I've had a 4 month back and forth review on one of my apps. A couple still never made it! :(
 
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01/29/13 09:30 PM (11 years ago)
@ceerup, I had a rap battle one by ERB, not sure if your doing the same, but they sent me some nasty emails and apple was all over me to take that app down. Included android version - just a heads up! Cheers, David https://buzztouchmods.com
 

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