Native Podcaster *STUPIDLY* Denied From Apple’s App Store
This post was published 1 year 1 month 24 days ago and its content may not be valid anymore.Al just dropped word that the much anticipated native podcasting application has been denied from Apple’s App Store.
Apple Rep says: Since Podcaster assists in the distribution of podcasts, it duplicates the functionality of the Podcast section of iTunes.
That’s right folks, it duplicates the functionality of the desktop version of iTunes.
Therefore, it was denied from sale in the app store. Although my app does allow you to listen to podcasts (like iTunes), it also allows you to download them directly to device and that is something Apple does not offer.I find this a bit strange considering there are numerous apps that duplicate the functionality of other apps. For example, any calculator app is duplicating the functionality of Apples calculator app. Any app that tells you the weather is duplicating the Yahoo weather app. Any app that let’s you listen to music is duplicating the iPod portion of the iPhone.
There are also several apps that simply allow you to listen to a podcast (Diggnation and Mobility Today just to name a few) that are not denied from the app store.
Apple had nothing in the terms prohibiting developers from duplicating features currently available on desktop application. I followed all the guidelines and made sure everything is in the correct place. Yet Apple denies me because I allow users to download podcasts just like iTunes.
This is a HUGE disappointment. Al made some VERY valid points in his post about application duplication and he has begun to distribute the application outside of the App Store using Appl’s AdHoc distribution system. he is asking for a $9.99 donation and if you are looking to get your hands on this piece if software you can find it here.
Apple is wasting developer’s time. It’s sad really. Developers have no way of knowing whether Apple with lower the boom on them AFTER all the development and design has been complete.
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/apple-bans-murd.html
This is sad. Such a great app with really valuable functionality. Duplication of iTunes functionality? Bull-baloney. I have to CONNECT my Touch to my computer to download my podcasts. I CAN’T do that with the existing iPhone/Touch software.
Come’on Apple. You’re acting like a frickin’ gorilla. (Grumble…)
This is just absurd. Exactly what qualifications must be met to have your app in the App Store. A bunch of the apps still on there are crap!
Is there any way to appeal a decision like this? Could he submit these other apps as evidence for consideration to still be added? Regardless, I’m going to go donate for my own copy.
That’s why we jailbreak! Because of crap just like this:(
Well Alex has gone the high ground and is distributing the application via Apple’s sanctioned Ad Hoc method. I hope with a little press this application will get through the gates.
Any iPhone developer having a similar problem email me at dan [@] uneasysilence.com
This is not the first podcast application that has been denied. I know of one other see this article
http://podcastanswerman.com/itunes-app-store-denies-iphone-without-consistency/