Apple has removed a “vibe coding” app from the App Store, according to The Information. The AI-powered app-building tool, called “Anything,” was taken down after Apple informed co-founder Dhruv Amin that it violated Guideline 2.5.2 of the App Store rules.
The app allowed users to create software using AI, but Apple determined it did not comply with its platform requirements, leading to its removal from the store.
“Vibe coding” refers to a style of AI-assisted development where users can generate code using natural language prompts, often without traditional programming experience. Apps in this category let people build websites, apps, and tools simply by describing what they want in text.
The “Anything” app was one such tool, allowing users to create and preview AI-generated apps directly on an iPhone. It was initially launched on the App Store in November without issue and reportedly helped publish thousands of apps. The company behind it also raised $11 million in funding at a $100 million valuation.
However, Apple began tightening enforcement on this category of apps earlier in March. According to Apple, there is no rule specifically banning vibe coding tools, but such apps must still follow long-standing platform requirements—particularly Guideline 2.5.2. This rule states that apps must remain self-contained and cannot download, install, or execute code that changes their core functionality. Apple also restricts apps from running external code unless they are strictly educational tools that meet specific conditions.
Apple told MacRumors that “Anything” violated these existing rules. Although the app originally passed App Store review, Apple later blocked updates beginning in December. A proposed update that would have shifted previews to a web browser was also rejected. The app was ultimately removed from the App Store on March 26.
This move is part of a broader enforcement effort. Apple has also blocked updates to other AI app-building tools like Vibecode and Replit when they were found to conflict with the same code execution policies.