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Apple Removes 1213 Apps
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Apple Removes 1213 Apps

TL;DR

  • •Apple removed 1213 apps from the App Store in Russia
  • •Russia leads in the number of removed apps

Why it matters

This information is important because it shows the level of censorship in Russia and Apple's stance on the issue

Technical Details

Apple released a new transparency report, which revealed unprecedented censorship in the Russian segment of the App Store: in 2025, 1213 apps were removed from the store at the request of the Russian authorities, making Russia the absolute world leader in this indicator. The number of removals in Russia exceeded the 2024 figures (171 apps) by 7 times and the 2023 figures (12 apps) by 100 times.

Context and Background

Russia far surpassed other countries that practice state regulation of content. For comparison: 335 apps were removed in Vietnam, 196 in China, and only 54 in India.

Industry Impact

Apple's official position remains unchanged - the company removes content exclusively in compliance with local laws at the request of government agencies.