Apple Cracking Down on Fake App Store Reviews

[gnurf]

Developers get a small number of free downloads to give to media etc for reviews. They use those to 'buy' the app etc.

Apps bought with promo codes can't post reviews on iTunes or the MAS.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Apple should crack down on these fakes.

 

[Arndroid]

Trying to stop astroturf reviewers is like shoveling against the tide. We as consumers have to understand that crowd-sourced online reviews are fundamentally of no value.

Bring back the professional reviewer with knowledge, a track record, and a reputation.

There is no professional reviewer qualified to match my taste, needs, experience and understanding.

 

[IJ Reilly]

There is no professional reviewer qualified to match my taste, needs, experience and understanding.

Oh dear. I feel the All Knowing Eye burning a tattoo on my forehead.