On October 14, 2023, the MetaMask app was unavailable for download on the App Store for several hours.
👋 FYI: We’re aware that MetaMask isn’t currently available for download on the App Store. 😟 This is and not related to anything malicious and our team is working hard to resolve it ASAP.
— MetaMask 🦊🫰 (@MetaMask) October 14, 2023
Users were also urged to report fake apps.
A few hours later, X (formerly Twitter) announced that the app was available for download again.
As promised, we’re back on the apple app store. Sorry for the inconvenience! https://t.co/Xj0QSmPFxt
— MetaMask 🦊🫰 (@MetaMask) October 14, 2023
In the message Cointelegraph it is said that the reason for the disappearance probably lies in Apple’s service policy. According to marketplace rules, app developers are not allowed to run “background processes,” such as cryptocurrency mining.
Source: Cryptocurrency

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