Guideline 5.6.3
Discovery fraud / fake reviews or downloads
App uses fraudulent techniques to boost rankings, including fake reviews, paid installs, or manipulating search results.
7 cases reported · ~25 days to resolve · 50% appeal success
Apple's rejection message
Guideline 5.6.3 - Legal - Developer Code of Conduct - Discovery Fraud: We found evidence that your app has been involved in activities that attempt to manipulate user reviews or chart rankings.
How to fix this
Stop all fraudulent activity and appeal
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Immediately cease any review manipulation, paid installs, or ranking fraud. Write an appeal to Apple acknowledging the issue and explaining corrective measures taken. This is very serious — repeat offenses can result in account termination.