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Ask HN: Apple Rejected Our App Because It Was Too "Simple". Options?

Hello,

We built a somewhat "complex" feature which included simple mobile apps as a pretty important component. The feature, in some detail, is at https://trovebox.com/feature/collect

Trovebox is a multi-user photo services for businesses. We made a new feature named Collect that makes it easy for a business to let others send them photos (imagine attendees at a company party or event) without having to sign up, sign in or install any software. Part of that feature are mobile apps for Android and iOS if the user would rather send photos via an app than through a mobile browser.

The entire feature hinges on simplicity.

This is the reason per the app store terms.

  2.12: Apps that are not very useful, are simply web sites bundled as
  apps, or do not provide any lasting entertainment value may be rejected
This is the reply from the App Store.

  Thank you for your prompt response and providing detailed information 
  about your app. However, upon our review, we noticed that your app only 
  allows users to submit photos. We found that your app does not include 
  enough functionality to be appropriate for the App Store. For additional 
  app design information, watch:
  
  iOS Development Videos
  Ingredients of Great Apps
  iPhone and iPad User Interface Design
  
  We look forward to reviewing your revised application.
We don't care or want to add any features to this app. So where does that leave us?
14 points jmathai 13 years ago 16 comments

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