That link is from 2011, and the referenced verbiage is nowhere to be found in the App Store terms. I believe that the current terms leave the App Store open to GPL software. Also, Apple will only remove software if you notify them of copyright infringement; it's not their job to preemptively perform licensing enforcement.
> Also, Apple will only remove software if you notify them of copyright infringement; it's not their job to preemptively perform licensing enforcement.
Developers of GPL software have had different experiences with Apple than what you're asserting. There is a direct incentive for Apple to police licensing incompatibilities if they are profiting from illegal distribution of GPL software on their platform.
I tend to think of this as reaction to GPL FUD; I know some people who have these so they never have to actually figure out the answer to this question.
