Apple Blocks Vibe-Coded App Updates on App Store — Replit and Vibecode Forced to Remove Preview Features

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Apple quietly blocked AI vibe coding apps including Replit and Vibecode from releasing App Store updates on March 18, citing rules prohibiting dynamically generated code execution within apps. The solution requires opening vibe-coded apps in external browsers rather than in-app web views. Simultaneously, Apple's own Xcode now integrates OpenAI and Anthropic agentic coding tools — creating a gatekeeper dynamic where Apple controls which AI-generated apps reach iOS while embracing the same technology in its developer tools.