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The App Store's rating system is flawed because 4-star reviews can harm developers' visibility and success.

TechnologyConsumer BehaviorApr 20, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a problem with App Store ratings where 4-star reviews might negatively impact developers, suggesting a flaw in the rating system that affects developers' visibility and success.

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The App Store's rating system is flawed because 4-star reviews can harm developers' visibility and success.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: App StoreImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The App Store's rating system

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App Store ratings ‘broken’ as your 4-star review could hurt a developer https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/app-store-ratings-broken-as-your-4-star-review-could-hurt-a-developer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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@[email protected]
App Store ratings ‘broken’ as your 4-star review could hurt a developer https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/app-store-ratings-broken-as-your-4-star-review-could-hurt-a-developer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads
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