--- title: Best App Store posts of 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted App Store posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/app-store/best-of/2024 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/app-store/best-of/2024 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best App Store posts of 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted App Store posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of App Store — 2024 1. 1 [](/posts/european-iphones-are-more-fun-now-f5ktpyxsg "European iPhones are more fun now") Article The Verge · 2y European iPhones are more fun now Apple has added several new features to iPhones in Europe, such as third-party app stores, custom browser engines, and more customizable default apps, due to stricter regulations. These features are not available elsewhere, causing frustration among users. Despite some concessions like retro game emulators, Apple continues to maintain different standards for different regions. 49 6 2. 2 [](/posts/is-this-the-end-of-the-google-play-monopoly--lltrrbqaa "Is THIS the End of the Google Play Monopoly?") Video Philipp Lackner · 2y Is THIS the End of the Google Play Monopoly? A significant judgment from the Google vs. Epic Games lawsuit has led to major changes in the Android ecosystem. Google is now required to allow third-party app stores to be installed from within Google Play and to provide them with access to the complete catalog of apps. Additionally, developers are no longer forced to use Google Play's billing system, meaning Google can no longer charge a 30% commission on in-app purchases. Developers can also link to alternative payment methods and app stores from within their Google Play listings. This decision could potentially ease the hurdles for Android developers and reduce app costs for consumers, though Google plans to appeal the ruling. 26 5 3. 3 [](/posts/how-to-publish-ios-app-to-the-app-store-in-2024-elpqarbck "How to Publish iOS App to The App Store in 2024") Article Povio · 2y How to Publish iOS App to The App Store in 2024 Publishing an iOS app involves multiple steps, including signing up for the Apple Developer Program, creating an app store listing, and ensuring compliance with Apple's guidelines. It's essential to gather necessary legal information, prepare a D-U-N-S number, and design app icons and screenshots. Understanding App Store review guidelines and setting up app analytics are also crucial for a successful submission. Povio provides expert support throughout the process, helping businesses bring their apps to market efficiently. 24 4. 4 [](/posts/how-to-release-your-flutter-app-on-the-ios-app-store-srf1ece39 "How to Release Your Flutter App on the iOS App Store") Article Code with Andrea · 2y How to Release Your Flutter App on the iOS App Store The post provides a comprehensive guide to releasing your Flutter app on the iOS App Store. It covers critical steps including enrolling in the Apple Developer Program, registering your App ID, creating your app in App Store Connect, preparing your app for review, creating a Privacy Manifest in Xcode, updating Xcode project settings, and finally, building, uploading, and submitting your app for review. The guide also highlights trade-offs of selling apps on the App Store, such as revenue cut and review delays. 21 1 5. 5 [](/posts/apple-rejects-the-hey-calendar-from-their-app-store-fikfta64k "Apple rejects the HEY Calendar from their App Store") Article David Heinemeier Hansson · 3y Apple rejects the HEY Calendar from their App Store Apple rejected the HEY Calendar app from their App Store, causing a delay in its launch. The rejection was based on the app not doing anything, despite other high-profile apps also requiring preexisting accounts. HEY fought a similar battle with Apple in 2020 and secured a carve-out for email services. Apple's inconsistency and monopolistic behavior in their app approval process is criticized, with hopes that competition authorities and potential legal action will bring change. 20 2 6. 6 [](/posts/anthropic-claude-artifacts-to-kill-app-store-soon-qusb6ckq5 "Anthropic Claude Artifacts to Kill App Store Soon") Article Community Picks · 2y Anthropic Claude Artifacts to Kill App Store Soon Anthropic's Claude Artifacts allows users to create mobile apps without coding. It's available on iOS and Android, and various users have built applications like quiz games and productivity tools. This tool challenges traditional app stores and no-code platforms, enabling personalized app development and sharing. Artifacts could democratize app creation and impact fields like education, while also posing a significant threat to existing no-code solutions. 18 5 7. 7 [](/posts/react-native-in-app-purchases-ios-part-2-426tof861 "React Native In-App Purchases (iOS) — Part 2") Article Medium · 2y React Native In-App Purchases (iOS) — Part 2 This post provides a guide to configuring in-app purchases in iOS, including creating auto-renewable and non-renewable subscriptions. 18 8. 8 [](/posts/happiness-is-never-having-to-ask-for-permission-ztfm77fbl "Happiness is never having to ask for permission") Article David Heinemeier Hansson · 3y Happiness is never having to ask for permission The post discusses the challenges faced by software makers in the 2010s and early 2020s, the loss of freedom for developers and software companies due to app store regulations, and the potential of progressive web applications (PWA) to offer a way around these restrictions. 18 9. 9 [](/posts/passing-app-store-reviews-6q2gtyrsi "Passing App Store Reviews") Article Povio · 2y Passing App Store Reviews Launching an app on the App Store can be a challenging process filled with potential hurdles. Key steps to ensure a smooth review process include establishing a dedicated website for legal policies, implementing 'Sign in with Apple' for third-party logins, providing an accessible account deletion option, prioritizing clear and intuitive UX, ensuring all features are fully implemented, crafting a comprehensive store listing, and optimizing high-quality graphic assets. Addressing these areas can significantly increase the chances of app approval and user engagement. 16 10. 10 [](/posts/how-developers-trick-app-store-into-approving-malicious-apps-5hu7uvh2v "How developers trick App Store into approving malicious apps") Article Hacker News · 2y How developers trick App Store into approving malicious apps Malicious developers are tricking the App Store review process by using geofencing, which hides app functionalities from reviewers based on their location. These apps often share the same code base, are built using React Native, and employ Microsoft’s CodePush SDK to alter app content after approval. Apple could mitigate this issue by implementing additional location-based tests and more proactive app removal measures. 13 11. 11 [](/posts/pycoder-s-weekly-epcvibn97 "PyCoder’s Weekly") Article Planet Python · 2y PyCoder’s Weekly Python is facing rejections on Apple's App Store due to a string in the \`urllib\` parser module that references a disallowed scheme, affecting apps using Python 3.12\. A fix is planned for Python 3.13\. Tutorials explore Python’s built-in functions and the benefits of using Sentry for error and performance monitoring. Learn about the newly released Polars 1.0 and Psycopg 3.2, and discover Python-related resources such as a search engine for PyPI packages and guidance on Python constants for better code maintainability. 13 12. 12 [](/posts/pi-apps-the-better-app-store-for-raspberry-pi-anjjktbxa "Pi-Apps: The Better App Store for Raspberry Pi") Article It's Foss · 2y Pi-Apps: The Better App Store for Raspberry Pi Pi-Apps is an intuitive application manager designed for Raspberry Pi, offering a smoother, faster, and more reliable experience than the traditional Add/Remove Software tool. It features one-click installations, a wide range of applications, and compatibility with multiple OS. Installing Pi-Apps requires a single terminal command, after which users can easily manage apps through a categorized GUI. It also offers customization options like themes and update preferences. 11 13. 13 [](/posts/ios-app-store-build-and-upload-script-nivzju9uf "iOS App Store: Build and Upload Script") Article Code with Andrea · 2y iOS App Store: Build and Upload Script Learn how to build and upload your iOS app to App Store Connect using a simple script with the \`xcrun\` command line tool. 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