Vibe coding could be slowing Apple app store approvals, report reveals

AI-assisted app development, or vibe coding, is creating a bottleneck for Apple's App Store review process, with some developers reporting wait times stretching to weeks, Business Insider reports.

The number of new iOS apps released in the US grew nearly 55 percent year-over-year in January, following a 56 percent spike in December — the highest growth rate in four years, according to data from marketing intelligence firm Sensor Tower, according to Business Insider. The surge follows the mainstream rise of agentic coding tools in 2025...