Hey, let's break down the details of what happens when your Apple Developer Membership expires without renewing—since you already know your apps will be pulled from the App Store:

What happens to your existing apps? #

• Downloaded copies remain usable: Users who installed your apps before they were removed can keep using them normally. The catch? They won't get any future updates from you, because you can't submit new builds or app updates once your membership lapses.
• App records stay in your account: Your app listings, build archives, and associated metadata won't be deleted. If you decide to renew later, you can re-submit these apps to the App Store (though you might need to update them to meet current App Store guidelines first).
• TestFlight access gets suspended: Any ongoing TestFlight beta tests will stop immediately. Test links will stop working, and you won't be able to invite new testers or push new beta builds until you renew your membership.

Can someone else create a same-named app? #

This hinges on the name's uniqueness and Apple's review policies, but here's the core info:

• Once your app is removed from the App Store, it's no longer considered an active listing. That means another developer can attempt to submit an app with the exact same name.
• That said, Apple's review team will check for potential user confusion. If your old app had significant brand recognition, or if the name is a registered trademark you own, they might reject the new submission. But for generic, non-branded names, it's likely possible for someone else to claim the name once your app is no longer live.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Piero