Follow-Up Regarding App Store Reviews, Which Are Definitely Busted

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By John GruberApr 17, 2026, 8:31 pm149 ptsTrending
I wrote yesterday: And the apps that do the right thing — like Godier’s Current — and never solicit a review like a needy hustler are penalized. On Mastodon, Steven Troughton-Smith responded: Review prompts are the difference between a great app getting five positive reviews, and thousands of positive reviews.…

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