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App Store Submissions Surge 84% Amid Review Delays

4/8/2026

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  • Vibe coding AI tools have driven an 84% rise in App Store submissions in a single quarter.
  • Approval times have extended from 24 hours to 30 days as Apple's review system lags.
  • Startups such as Cursor and Lovable, valued at billions, are driving this surge.
  • Apple is removing certain apps and blocking updates, signaling ongoing policy conflict.