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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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