Ask HN: Why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store?

11 points by friedman23 3 years ago | 3 comments

I have a question, why is Roblox allowed on the iOS app store? The reason I ask is because I have an idea that involves people sharing code that is sandboxed but this is ostensibly not allowed by iOS app store guidelines... How does Roblox get around this requirement? It seems like they are getting special treatment?

przeor 3 years ago |

can you elaborate what do you mean "sharing code that is sandboxed" in your question? Im not too familiar to roblox

cloudking 3 years ago | |

Roblox allows developers to upload a custom game mod accessible through the main game. So it's somewhat like an app store. Those games can also generate revenue for the creators and Roblox, through virtual items etc.

moistly 3 years ago |

You might find better answers by asking/searching for reasons “Pythonista” and “Carnets” are allowed.