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Re:Request for comments regarding topics to be discussed at ... by busymom0 on Sunday May 02, 2021 @06:53PM (#27019803)
App developers do this in their apps too when asking to rate the app in the App Store. They first show you a fake popup asking if you are enjoying the app OR want to send feedback. They will only show you the real iOS popup for reviewing the app if you tap "Yes" to the enjoying app.
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Re:Request for comments regarding topics to be discussed at ... by Nextgrid on Sunday May 02, 2021 @09:25PM (#27020710)
Can’t believe this isn’t against App Store rules.
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Re:Request for comments regarding topics to be discussed at ... by busymom0 on Sunday May 02, 2021 @09:33PM (#27020754)
It sort of is against the rules (disallow custom review prompts) but it doesn't seem to get enforced as far as I can tell. Even top apps like YouTube do this.

https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/

> Use the provided API to prompt users to review your app; this functionality allows customers to provide an App Store rating and review without the inconvenience of leaving your app, and we will disallow custom review prompts.

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