This was reported by RBC with reference to the BBC. Apple said it was acting within the framework of its legal obligations, but did not specify which sanctions restrictions caused the removal of the application.
The developer of the messenger – the company VK – confirmed the disappearance of the application from the App Store and said that users of Apple devices may face restrictions in the work of push-notifications. At the same time, the already installed versions of the application continue to function.
VK noted that messages in the service continue to be delivered, but users are advised to periodically open the application manually to avoid missing notifications.
According to the company, “Max” remains available in other app stores.
Note that the messenger “Max” was launched in 2025. In 2026, the platform claimed more than 100 million registered users.
