Apple Bans AI App Builder, Then Quietly Reinstates It

Apple removed Anything, an AI-powered app builder, from the App Store last week, citing guidelines around code execution and self-contained apps. The move appeared to target the growing trend of vibe coding tools that let users build software through simple text prompts. Rather than comply, the Anything team rebuilt the experience inside iMessage, turning the messaging app into an app-creation tool. The workaround went viral, and within days Apple quietly restored Anything to the App Store. The team celebrated by announcing a $5,000 hackathon.