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Organic Maps got removed from Google Play Store. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Apk Link: https://cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/OrganicMaps-24081605-GooglePlay.apk

Note: If you don't want to deal with stuff like this, I recommend you download and use it from F-Droid client or Accrescent AppStore.

Update: The app returned to the App Store.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The reviewers in the 3rd world country are the ones who have to deal with the appeal. I guarantee you that the removal was some form of automated system. No human review is required for deletion from the playstore. The idea behind ithat is that legitimate app developers will appeal in cases where the automated system fucks up whereas the conmen will not.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Yeah, sounds about right. This isn't a case of "Google maliciously takes down a Google Maps competitor" like people are saying.