Blog RSSAppShopper App Removed from the App Store For Now
As some of you may have noticed, our official AppShopper App has been removed from the App Store. The App was removed by Apple due to a conflict with some new rules that Apple introduced with the iOS 6.
Current users of the AppShopper App will be able to continue to use the app, and we are working on a new version that we hope will be approved by Apple.
That new version will support the taller screen of the iPhone 5, that I know many have been waiting for:
We don’t have any more details quite yet, but will post more when we can.
Readers should also be reminded that Apple shuts down their iTunes Developer portal around the holidays, so from the dates of Dec 21 to Dec 28th there will be minimal to no activity in the App Store. As a result, AppShopper will also show little activity during that time.
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The official AppShopper.com app from the creators of TouchArcade.com AppShopper keeps you up to date on the newest App Store apps, sales and freebies. Organize apps in your own customized Wish List...
3:02 am, December 20th, 2012
Stupid rules. Appshopper is where most of us finds new and interesting stuff.
3:37 am, December 20th, 2012
I guess it depends what those rules are. Do they make sense? Glad they can be worked around!
3:40 am, December 20th, 2012
Damn, that is lame! Hope everything will be fine!
3:44 am, December 20th, 2012
I was very bummed when I saw that AppShopper was removed, it is one of the few apps that I use daily. REALLY glad to see that an updated version is in the works though! Hopefully all of this will resolved soon.
4:56 am, December 20th, 2012
I stopped using the App Store after its recent refresh following iOS 6. It’s really sluggish, however it does look much better. I use App Shopper every day and love its functionality. If it goes, I go. I trust that the developers won’t pull a twitter and make something that already worked and looked perfect, an unnecessary mess.
4:59 am, December 20th, 2012
I really hope this can be solved – without your app, I wouldn’t spend so much in the app store… stop being stupid apple!!
5:00 am, December 20th, 2012
I love appshopper, hope it will make a return soon! Also have anyone noticed the slow updates recently with appshopper? I mean the price in the app store dropped or changed but in appshopper it takes a much longer time for it to appear. Any ideas?
5:10 am, December 20th, 2012
Dear Appshopper fans, I wrote to Apple customers service just after having known the removal of Appshopper from AppStore. Really I can’t understand those new rules. Appshopper is the ONLY way to have my ever-bought-apps in one single app. Apple doesn’t offer this primary service as good as Appshopper! Apple should see at Appshopper as an affiliate and not as their enemy.
I think Apple’s policy is going to far and contraproductive.
Should you miss Appshopper as I do, please send an email to
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
Customers support answered me as follows “I have submitted your request for the App “AppShopper”. …. I also definitely suggest submitting a request of your own and urge you to send this link to any other users you might know who might be interested as the more requests that are received, the likelier that they may be implemented.”
Still hoping that Appshopper may be re-inserted soon!!!!
5:33 am, December 20th, 2012
Does this mean the app doesn’t update prices anymore? Because I just found out that Bastion is selling at €0.89 for almost three hours and it doesn’t show here :/
5:37 am, December 20th, 2012
No, the app still works. Bastion may have been lagged for unrelated reasons.
5:43 am, December 20th, 2012
Hello
Yesterday, I had to reinstall the Appshopper app in my iPhone. I coudn’t restore my in app purchase to remove ads. I know now it will be dificult, but I would like to know when I will be able to do it.
Thanks
7:02 am, December 20th, 2012
Awesome that we can still use it though! Use it every single day! Sort of addicted! haha, just kiddin but every morning I check to see what’s been up! Love it, and hopefully Apple will approve the next update asap!
7:04 am, December 20th, 2012
As much as this conflict sucks, what’s the possibility of an HTML5 app with most of the same functionality? I assume push notifications would be out, but most of what the app currently is could be completely web-based, just in iOS garb (to my knowledge).
7:18 am, December 20th, 2012
I saw that Apple removed AppShopper from the App Store only for a problem with the name: they said this (the name) could confuse customers. I think that it’s necessary only to change app’s name to have the app again approved
7:36 am, December 20th, 2012
I paid $1 to remove the ads. I will not be charged again for the new version, right?
10:10 am, December 20th, 2012
I dont get why Appshopper was removed, but TouchArcade was not
10:19 am, December 20th, 2012
I am glad I already have it and use it daily.
I hope Apple allows the next update.
1:01 pm, December 20th, 2012
I fail to understand why Apple would remove AppShopper and not AppZapp Pro or Appsfire. They essentially do the same thing… Of course, i prefer AppShopper over them due to many reasons.
2:27 pm, December 20th, 2012
I agree with everyone. AppShopper is the reason why I have spent well over $300 on app purchases.
5:40 pm, December 20th, 2012
I hope you guys can figure it out with Apple. I use yor App everyday and am glad to hear that current users have no problems (yet).
THANKS for this georgious App!
xxx
6:43 pm, December 20th, 2012
Hope you guys get back soon. Great app, I use it everyday.
8:54 pm, December 20th, 2012
hope it’ll be approved and be up asap
9:35 pm, December 20th, 2012
How in the world is AppShopper being confused with the AppStore? Does the Apple AppStore offer a “Wishlist”? No. And only up until recently (within the last 2 weeks), iTunes on the PC didn’t even let you know if your previously purchased app was already bought BEFORE(!) you attempted to restore the app to a new library/device.
If other “appshopper” style applications are not being treated the same way, then I suppose AppShopper is doing something right. Good thing Apple isn’t going all out crazy and slamming an injunction on the AppShopper website; for if they did that – that would be unsettling.
It might be time for ARN & CO to invest in some HTML5 web development – that’s how Grooveshark is getting around their banishment from the AppStore.
9:51 pm, December 20th, 2012
HERE HERE! Appshopper is the only “app store-watcher app thing” I actually use, the rest are all flash, no substance…apple youre costing yourself $$$…LET THEM BACK IN
10:02 pm, December 20th, 2012
I’m glad I already have the AppShopper app on my iPhone. Looking forward to the iPhone 5 support.
11:10 pm, December 20th, 2012
I have submitted several suggestions but got none feedback at all. So I think you guys don`t care about customers. Accordingly, you should be punished, even though for other reasons.
2:02 am, December 21st, 2012
Perfect time to think of Android. we shall be waiting.
3:28 am, December 21st, 2012
that’s really a shame. can’t wait for it to be back. for now i have been finding an alternative called Appsfire if that can help the readers
but can’t wait for appshopper to be back
3:30 am, December 21st, 2012
i spend hundreds of $$$ on the app store due to appshopper. i’m not complaining.
apple just shot themselves in the foot. guess they can afford to lose one.
9:42 am, December 21st, 2012
Hi there !
isnt there any other way than the appstore to install the app? Like apple did with their “updatebug app” for the 6.0.1 iOS release and like qwiki is doing it? Did get an invitation yesterday and installed their app over their website !
Would be awesome. Do like the shown app above !
12:02 pm, December 21st, 2012
ridiculous. like others here, AppShopper has been the reason why i’ve spent as much as i have at the app store. i find AppShopper’s search is far superior, as it seems Apple’s store doesn’t search on description text properly. not to mention the wishlisting and price tracking. spent the $ to remove ads without a second thought, just to support the team behind this site/app.
glad i have it and that it’s still supported. if there’s any way to assist in getting AppShopper republished, like petitioning Apple, etc. please let us all know.
12:54 am, December 22nd, 2012
gluesu, thanks for the link. I just sent my feedback that I have purchased most of my applications because AppShopper was available. I have probably spent between $500-$1000 on applications (mostly in music creation, songwriting , and music theory) so hopefully Apple will take my feedback seriously. I fear Apple has gone a little overboard with these App Store rules for the following reasons: the appstore is a built-in app where AppShopper needs to be found and downloaded intentionally by the user and apps cannot be purchased and installed by AppShopper (the buy option sends you to the official Apple App Store). Why does Apple care how people get to the App Store, all apps are still purchased through Apple and they still get their 30% cut. It’s not like apps like AppShopper bypass the AppStore.
6:46 am, December 22nd, 2012
- I too have sent a comment to Apple at
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
- Hope it helps.
- I love your app.
Good luck.
Tom
1:58 pm, December 23rd, 2012
I registered my concern with Apple via the link http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
I pointed out that I have spent hundreds of dollars on apps thanks to finding them on AppShopper!
4:54 am, December 24th, 2012
Well, this is another example of how annoying stupid Apple’s policy is — they take a big % of your sale, limit your app (often for no reason, like an internal policy change) arbitrarily, and block ‘open market’ concepts.
Guess that’s why they are the biggest, most bloated software co ever — uh, except for Microsoft (uh, MSFT is more bloated, less big).
While I do a lot to bypass Apple’s annoying limitations/blocks (use Dropbox for quickly hearing mp3s, various downloader apps to save stuff off the ‘net, etc), you simply can’t bypass all of them. (Haven’t jailbroken btw.)
Lastly, re: ‘new’ AppStore — it’s nicer in some ways, but the UI is inconsistent. With horizontal search results (little ‘panels’), you can’t slide quickly across!!! So if you get 250 results, you’ll be scrolling forever! Could’ve been cool, instead is a ‘fail’.
AppShopper should be a ‘no-brainer’ acquisition by Apple & built into AppStore, but I’m glad it isn’t — b/c it works nicely, quick, and is a daily app for me.
(Wish Appshopper had “block” for annoying developers & bad apps which I never want to see, and a “deleted” catagory for apps I tried & they failed & I deleted — but want to keep my Appstore rating.)
11:19 pm, December 27th, 2012
you doing a great job since AppShopper publish. It’s the only app that I’m using everyday. Please make the difference and better to kick out Appstore from their own device
(mean iOS user will use AppShopper instead of AppStore like they use Google Map instead of new iMap).
You can do it!
1:11 am, December 28th, 2012
The article says “The App was removed by Apple due to a conflict with some new rules that Apple introduced with the iOS 6.” Rules are not always a bad thing. Why are people so “angry” at apple? Maybe the rule changes will make AppShopper even better! Everyone take a deep breath and relax. Sounds to me like AppShopper is confident their app will return. “[The] new version will support the taller screen of the iPhone 5, that I know many have been waiting for”
4:52 am, December 28th, 2012
Gah! I tell all my friends about this app, hope you all get it back up soon.
8:07 pm, December 30th, 2012
Theoretical question: doesn’t Apple’s app 12 Days breaks the rule that Appshopper was banned for? I think yes.
I don’t get Apple thinking sometimes…
11:10 pm, January 6th, 2013
I don’t understand why people make such an issue out of it, they can still use the old IPA and to be honest, the appshopper website is much better than the app.
4:10 am, January 7th, 2013
I can think of more than a couple of reasons:
1. They have an iPhone 5 and it’s one of their last primary apps that doesn’t support that resolution.
2. They restored their phone and don’t have a backup of the IPA.
3. The AppShopper site is arguably much worse. Typing this comment from a phone for example is a pain in the ass because AppShopper has no mobile enhancements on their site whatsoever.
4. The AppShopper site can’t send you a push notification about updates/price drops. Email isn’t an option unless you want to be constantly cleaning out AppShopper emails.
5. Screenshots are way easier to parse on the app.
6. It’s a much better companion to the App Store app on your phone instead of a site with tiny touch targets designed for mouse interaction.
That’s just what I can think of off the top of my head. I’m sure others have good reasons too.
2:14 pm, January 13th, 2013
I’m very sorry to see the app gone from the store… It is also the way I find all of my apps. And unfortunately I hadn’t updated to the latest version more recently so I have an older version.
2:15 pm, January 13th, 2013
It was also very hard to find news when I searched on Google about this… Very hard to find this blog posting so that I could leave a comment.
12:23 am, January 15th, 2013
This app completely destroys all other apps I’ve tried that attempt to do the same thing. I use it ever single day and it make shaving an iPhone twice as fun.
1:31 pm, January 15th, 2013
The AppShopper is hands down the best.
I paid for the non-add version as well. If the app’s name must be changed. I hope the owner/developers of AppShopper will honor our purchase.
2:34 pm, January 17th, 2013
A friend got an iPad mini for Christmas but we couldn’t put the app on it. Sure, I have it, but that doesn’t do her any good. I wish the front page of the site made this clear – it still has a link to the App Store, but the link doesn’t work. It’s very confusing. A notice underneath the link on the front page would have made this very clear.
Good luck getting the app back in the store. I’ve bought loads of apps because of it.
12:03 pm, January 18th, 2013
That is sad. The iOS6 app store interface makes it impossible to find apps. I really wish I had appshopper on the iphone.
9:00 pm, January 20th, 2013
Common guys, at least give us a ETA for the app?
This post was made 1 month ago and we still have no more news about the app comeback?
2:39 pm, January 21st, 2013
Dear devs,
What is progress of development ?
Are you waiting for Apple verification now ?
10:06 am, January 27th, 2013
Nooooooooooooooooo I search for days and days whit all my accounts , and finally I read the bad news , this was always the first app installed on my phones .
Look forward for the new version , do it soon !
Big hug friends
2:31 pm, February 1st, 2013
Any updates???? I need app shopper on my new ipad!
7:22 am, February 2nd, 2013
when u r coming back?
wating 4 u.
u r great.
AII THE BEST for new version
8:50 pm, February 6th, 2013
If you’re sick of waiting for the new version like me (which BTW isn’t Apple’s fault, there are plenty of similar apps still in the App Store.) to get iPhone 5 screen support, you can jailbreak your phone and install FullForce. It’s only $1 in Cydia and works perfectly with the old AppShopper. Honestly, it’s amazing. Here’s a screenshot of AppShopper running with FullForce enabled: http://cl.ly/image/2d1D0p0Y2M1Y
9:11 pm, February 6th, 2013
AppShopper drives my iApp purchases. I use it daily for information about new products, promotions and updates. Apple, the removal of AppShopper from your store is hurting your app developers. I encourage you to please resolve this issue as soon as possible.
10:31 am, February 11th, 2013
Could you upload the .ipa version to your website?
4:47 am, February 15th, 2013
Appshopper has been one of my most commonly used app.
After updating to iOS6, I have been constantly looking for it.
Tried many apps but could not find any app with half of features of appShopper which makes me love it even more.
Waiting for the updated app …
6:13 am, February 16th, 2013
I give up waiting! I can recommend App Price Drop by Apple Sliced as a very good alternative.
9:18 pm, February 19th, 2013
So unhappy with this, Appshopper was a great app, shame on you Apple…
12:06 pm, February 20th, 2013
Yeah, why not just put a .ipa download link, all relevant devices are jailbreakable now.
2:38 pm, February 22nd, 2013
I don’t understand why every single other app-watcher service is still available on the App Store, such as app-ticker, apple sliced, and world hot apps?
Why is appshopper so different?
4:32 am, February 26th, 2013
Fullforce (tweak that can be installed on Jailbroken iPhone 5) makes the older version of AppShopper fit for iPhone 5 screen size.
10:31 pm, March 5th, 2013
ITS BEEN 3 MONTHS ALREADY WHERE IS THE FREAKING APP!!! OMG
2:41 pm, March 6th, 2013
I agree!!!!!
Fortunately I still have the old version installed on my iPhone.
BUT I WANT IPHONE 5 SUPPORT, PLEAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!
2:58 pm, March 9th, 2013
Please! New app! Very eager to use a revamped version that supports iPhone 5!
1:07 pm, March 10th, 2013
Please give us an update!
4:46 am, March 11th, 2013
Update! Update! Update! Update! Update!
12:17 pm, March 11th, 2013
Provide status update please! Where is the revamped app????
6:34 pm, March 11th, 2013
Please, just hide whatever they don’t like. You can fix it later. Give us back some version of the app!
11:06 am, March 13th, 2013
Seriously? 3 months now
Do you even care? Bad way to support your customers 
12:50 pm, March 13th, 2013
I wrote Apple, “AppShopper has been removed from the App Store, and I am writing to request clarification of the reason(s) it was removed, and a re-review of the application for acceptance into the App Store once again.
I literally use this application every day of the week, more so than any other application on my iPhone! I would appreciate swift and prompt action.”
Please do the same!
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
3:20 am, March 18th, 2013
Where my new AppShopper?!
7:02 pm, March 20th, 2013
Help!
I accidently erased my appshopper app on my iphone, and cannot find it amongst my purchases. How can I retrieve it?
8:18 pm, March 21st, 2013
AppShopper is among the most important and frequently used apps on my phone. I finally jumped over to iOS 6 and surprise, no AppShopper. Curse you, Apple!
I wish you guys the best. I’ve spent so much on apps because of your service. If Apple thinks they’re making more money by disallowing your app on the App Store, they really shot themselves in the foot.
3:03 pm, March 26th, 2013
I have over 3400 apps now.
It’s vary important to me, that in AppShopper I have Wishlist and MyApps list. I must know what I have and what I wanna buy.
I don’t want to use AppZapp (it has apps importer that doesn’t works, it imports only part of my apps).
I want AppShopper alive again!
8:37 pm, March 31st, 2013
Ughhh I accidentally deleted my appshopper and cannot restore the purchase! When is the app coming back?!?
4:15 pm, April 4th, 2013
Geeez! Any updates? This is just silly! This App is essential to my tech insight.
11:52 pm, April 6th, 2013
C’mon, it’s almost been 4 months. Who do you guys think you are, Capcom?
4:17 am, April 16th, 2013
Most my iDevice apps were discovered by Appshopper. I love my old first gen iPad (with its fine battery rentiontion) Please keep Appshopper for all versions of ios. Apple must know some apps (such as Appshopper) are so important to users that many customers may simply shun Apple if its arrogance keeps toying arounds with pivotal apps for which idevices are bought for.
Also please provide a way to export/import own/wish apps in Appshopper.
Hail to the king of apps!
8:29 am, April 20th, 2013
This is one applications which I need. Almost of my apps I found thanks to AppShopper! I deleted many weeks ago from iPhone, but now I’m missing it. Hopefully I have it on my iPad. Is there any progress?
Do you planning Mac app?
2:30 pm, April 23rd, 2013
It’s a bummer you guys decided to replace the awesome app shopper with such a terrible replacement. It doesn’t seem to work at all, is always just blank, without ever searching the store.
Why didn’t you guys just fix the problems with the old app and rerelease it?