“This system is broken.”
Fakespot’s iPhone app has been installed about 150,000 times since it was released a couple of years ago.
Apple said it also reached out to Fakespot again on June 29 before removing the app.
Amazon prohibits “incentivized” write-ups, in which companies give refunds or free products in exchange for reviews.
Amazon said it reviewed products Fakespot rated as untrustworthy and found it was incorrect 80% of the time.
“It’s hypocrisy,” he said.
