Apple is threatening to terminate my developer account with no clear reason (andyibanez.com)

Article summary

The author's Apple developer account was threatened with termination due to alleged fraud related to their app Mignori, which was distributed through TestFlight for three years. The author claims they did not understand the reason for the termination and were unable to reach a human at Apple for clarification. After the issue was made public, the author was contacted by Apple and was able to resolve the issue. The problem was found to be internal test features that were not removed from the public build.

Main themes

• Apple developer policies
• TestFlight usage
• App Store review process
• Developer freedom
• Tech company accountability
• Linux as an alternative
• User security and stability
• Market share and competition

What commenters say

• Apple's lack of clear communication with developers is a major problem.
• TestFlight is not meant for production deployment and should not be used as a workaround for the App Store review process.
• The App Store's curated approach can stifle innovation and lead to arbitrary decisions.
• Breaking up large tech companies like Apple and Google could help address issues with market share and developer treatment.
• Allowing sideloading of apps could compromise user security and stability.
• Linux is a viable alternative to proprietary operating systems for developers and users.
• The App Store's 30% commission rate is not the main issue, but rather the lack of freedom for developers to distribute their apps as they see fit.
• Apple's behavior towards developers is often seen as abusive and unfair.