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1. bramhaag · 1790836776 · focus · HN ↗

   My account got closed for inactivity while I had multiple apps published. Google does not understand the concept of a finished app apparently, and requires you to continuously push updates or else you permanently lose your account with no way of reopening it.

   1. hn_submit · 1790860303 · focus · HN ↗

      I do like the concept that developers need to put in some effort to keep the app in the app store. Otherwise there'll be millions of orphaned apps and thousands with duplicate functionality.

      By mandating a yearly effort the number of apps will fall through attrition and your app stands a bigger chance to get noticed.

      1. tim333 · 1790861023 · focus · HN ↗

         Maybe they could count users and reviews?

         1. hn_submit · 1790862689 · focus · HN ↗

            Both are subject to abuse. There are many Indian companies offering services to hike your user count, positive reviews and ratings.

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