Apple explains why it removed the ad-free Instagram app from the App Store - 9to5Mac

Earlier this week, a new third-party Instagram app dubbed “OG App” launched on the App Store.

Just a day after its launch, however, Apple removed OG App from the App Store, and we now have more details on the reasoning behind this removal.

Apple explained to 9to5Mac on Thursday morning that it was forced to remove OG App from the App Store because it used Instagram’s API in a way that was not allowed per Meta’s terms of service.

Apple said that it discovered OG App was using Instagram’s service in an unauthorized manner, which is a violation of App Store Review Guidelines as well as Instagram’s terms of use.

Apple also pointed out that this could have exposed Instagram users’ accounts to privacy and security vulnerabilities.

Apple specifically pointed us to the App Store Review Guideline 5.2.2, which says the following:.

As such, the OG App was removed from the App Store and is no longer available for download