CRUX Synth Faces Apple’s Review Wall

Apple’s AI-era review bottleneck is now punishing serious independent software alongside low-effort app spam.

• –CRUX is a substantial AUv3 instrument with multiple synthesis engines, deep modulation, filters, effects, and sampling.
• –Instant rejections strongly suggest automated screening is influencing outcomes before meaningful human review.
• –Appeals and a stripped-down resubmission reportedly failed, exposing how little recourse small developers have.
• –TestFlight preserves access but removes App Store discovery, monetization, and long-term distribution stability.
• –Apple needs clearer explanations and a reliable human escalation path before automated anti-spam systems erode developer trust.