Ask HN: Why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store?

Posted by friedman23 on Sunday January 29, 2023 @01:39PM
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I have a question, why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store? The reason I ask is because I have an idea that involves people sharing code that is sandboxed but this is ostensibly not allowed by iOS app store guidelines... How does Roblox get around this requirement? It seems like they are getting special treatment?

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Re:Ask HN: Why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store? by przeor on Sunday January 29, 2023 @04:27PM (#34572941)

can you elaborate what do you mean "sharing code that is sandboxed" in your question? Im not too familiar to roblox

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Re:Ask HN: Why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store? by cloudking on Sunday January 29, 2023 @06:09PM (#34573769)

Roblox allows developers to upload a custom game mod accessible through the main game. So it's somewhat like an app store. Those games can also generate revenue for the creators and Roblox, through virtual items etc.

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Re:Ask HN: Why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store? by moistly on Sunday January 29, 2023 @05:07PM (#34573290)

You might find better answers by asking/searching for reasons “Pythonista” and “Carnets” are allowed.

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