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App Store rejection due to ‘saturated category’ – how do you break through?

r/IndieDev
5/29/2025

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting app approved due to 'saturated category' rejection
  • Uncertainty about what changes Apple will accept
  • Risk of wasting months developing features that may not be approved

Problems to Solve:

  • Demonstrating app's uniqueness and quality to Apple reviewers
  • Expanding beyond oversaturated drinking game niche
  • Improving app's visual quality and design

Potential Solutions:

  • Adding more game types to create a broader social game hub
  • Repositioning app as a conversation starter for social gatherings
  • Improving app's visual design and quality
  • Providing clear evidence of app's unique content and style

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focusing on unique content and style to differentiate from competitors
  • Expanding product offerings to create a broader appeal
  • Repositioning product to target a wider market

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • [No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

  • [No specific pricing or monetization insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • [No specific community building techniques mentioned]