Apple warns developers against gaming App Store rankings

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fanlei
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Apple warns developers against gaming App Store rankings

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might seem like common sense, but in case there were any lingering questions on the matter, Apple is now being crystal clear: Manipulating the App Store rankings in an attempt to place one’s app at the top of the sales charts is a strict no-no.

Apple posted the notice on its developer site this week, and said that trying to manipulate the rankings, or using services that promise or guarantee such a result, could end up with Cupertino revoking the offender’s developer program membership.

With more than 500,000 apps in the App Store, getting one’s app to stand out from the crowd has become more and more of an imperative for developers of both paid and free apps.

Some proponents might argue that the cream naturally rises to the top, but that’s not always the case when dealing with such an enormous volume of competition. As such, Apple’s rankings are seen as one of the best—and one of the most democratic—places to get your app out in front of customers.


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