MetaMask ,removed from Apple Store . (2024)

MetaMask, a popular crypto wallet app with 30 million monthly active users, has been delisted from the Apple App Store and could potentially be removed altogether123. The app no longer appears in the App Store and direct links to the app — such as the one on MetaMask’s download page — no longer work1. It is unclear why the app has been removed and whether it will return123. Neither MetaMask nor Apple have commented on the issue publicly12.

This is not the first time that MetaMask has faced such problems. In 2019, it was also briefly removed from the Google Play Store before being reinstated2. The reason for MetaMask’s delisting from the Apple App Store has not been made clear, although it could be related to Apple’s strict policy on cryptocurrency-related applications2. Apple has previously banned or restricted apps that offer crypto mining, trading, or lending services2. MetaMask allows users to access decentralized applications (dApps) and interact with smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain2.

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-Some possible reasons for the removal of MetaMask from the Apple App Store are:

Apple may have deemed MetaMask as a security risk or a source of malware, as some crypto apps have been found to contain malicious code or phishing attempts2.

Apple may have considered MetaMask as a competitor or a threat to its own payment system, Apple Pay, which does not support cryptocurrencies2.

Apple may have received complaints or legal pressure from regulators or other parties who are opposed to or skeptical of cryptocurrencies and dApps2.

Users of MetaMask who prefer using iPhones may have to look for alternatives until the situation is resolved2. Some possible alternatives are:

Using a web browser that supports MetaMask, such as Brave or Opera2.

Using another crypto wallet app that is compatible with dApps, such as Trust Wallet or Coinbase Wallet2.

Switching to another device or platform that allows MetaMask, such as Android or Windows2.

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