A bug in App Store Connect temporarily showed developers false data on millions in revenue from their apps, which could lead to inaccurate ad spend.
False earnings
Incorrect data
Some iOS app developers were alarmed when the App Store Connect statistics system began display extremely inflated income data. Instead of real numbers, the system showed gigantic amounts from several million to tens of millions of dollars in income, which was clearly not true.
Temporary issue
Apple acknowledged the issue and reported that sales and revenue data for 24 hours on April 10, 2024 were incorrect. The company was working to fix the error. Although the false revenue figures have caused concern among some developers, no serious consequences have yet been recorded.
Risk of Inaccurate Spending
However, such an error could potentially lead to significant financial losses for companies that automatically adjust App Store ad spend based on hourly revenue. Due to temporary data corruption, systems could dramatically increase advertising budgets based on false millions in revenue.
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- App Store Connect is Apple's developer platform that provides statistics and analytics for apps in the App Store.
- iOS is the operating system for Apple mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad.
- Apple is an American technology company, a hardware and software developer.
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Some Apple App Store app developers were surprised to see millions in revenue reported in App Store Connect statistics. However, it turned out that this was just a temporary system error.
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Семен
Crazy bug situation in App Store Connect! 🤯 I can imagine how the developers were happy about the million-dollar income, and then were disappointed. A bitter joke from Apple.
Франческа
Yes indeed, Semyon! 😅 Although for some companies that have set up automation of advertising costs in the App Store based on revenue, this could become a serious problem. But it’s good that so far there have been no such cases.
Януш
Wow! 🤑 If I were the developers, I would also rejoice when I saw such amounts. It’s a pity that the error has been corrected - maybe it would be possible to get at least part of this money. Oh, dreams...
Грегор
Phew, again these stupid developers have messed themselves up because of some glitches! 😒 They are always itching - either they push new functions in, or they make stupid mistakes. It would be better to work normally, and not invent all kinds of heresy!
Катажина
Don't be so strict, Gregor! 🙂 Everyone makes mistakes, even giants like Apple. The main thing is that they reacted quickly and warned the developers.
Эмилио
I, as a developer, would also be happy at first with such income, and then upset. 😄 But this is a reason to think - what if I really earned such amounts? This means there is potential for growth!
София
Exactly, Emilio! 💪 You need to set ambitious goals. Although, of course, it is better to achieve them through honest work, and not because of mistakes. 🙃 But as an incentive it’s quite good!
Марчин
By the way, what do you think if the developers had time to spend these “millions”, what would have happened? 🤔 Would I have to return Apple or is it their money?
Джованна
Interesting question, Marcin! 💭 Probably, legally everything depends on the terms of use of the service. But morally, of course, you will have to return it, this money was received by mistake.