Apple demands macOS App to removed from the Mac App, Amphetamine remain, to modify its name or be delisted

Recently, Apple asked a macOS application to be removed from the Mac App Store on the grounds that it violated its App Store guidelines. This app is Amphetamine launched in 2014, with the same name as a well-known drug. The developer said that although Amphetamine has been included by Apple in the past, Apple has now sent a letter to notify it to remove it.

Amphetamine is an application used to keep Mac computers “awake” and prevent macOS from going to sleep. This application has existed in the Mac App Store for 6 years, and no problems have been pointed out before. Amphetamine has made more than 400 in the United States the Mac App Store 3.2 80,000 downloads, more than 1,400 comments and a score of 4.8 (out of 5).

Now, Apple believes that the app “seems to promote the improper use of controlled substances.” Specifically, the application name and icon include references to controlled substances and pills.

According to regulations, applications that encourage the consumption of tobacco or e-cigarette products, illegal drugs, or excessive alcohol are not allowed to appear on the App Store; applications that encourage minors to consume these substances will be rejected; for the sale of marijuana, tobacco or controlled substances Providing convenience (except for licensed pharmacies) is not allowed.

Apple said that unless the application is modified, it will be delisted on January 12. However, Amphetamine developers do not want to rebrand. The developer has filed an appeal to Apple, but does not think that “Apple will change according to its own appeal.” If Apple maintains the original verdict, the developer will still be committed to rebranding the application to return to the Mac App Store as soon as possible.