Gossip: HoYoLAB and Traveler's Diary Removed from Apple App Store

Recently, players discovered that both the official community app 'HoYoLAB' (MiYouShe) and the third-party tool 'Traveler's Diary' (Youchuang Gongfang) were simultaneously pulled from the Apple App Store, sparking intense discussion.

Players quickly investigated the situation. It was noted that the app remains available in the Japanese App Store, and the Android versions in China are unaffected. Data from Qimai indicates a late-night removal, with system hints suggesting it was 'developer-initiated.' Interestingly, the actual services provided within the app seem to be functioning as normal despite the removal from the storefront.

Speculation regarding the cause is widespread. Some users believe it relates to stricter privacy compliance regulations or a 'content cleanup' of user-generated cosplay photos. Others suggest it might be a proactive measure in anticipation of regulatory audits or changes to how third-party data tracking tools are permitted within the app.

While theories continue to circulate, there has been no official statement yet. Most players are keeping a wait-and-see approach to determine if any functional changes occur once the apps eventually return to the store.