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Sounds like whoever wrote it doesn't know too much about the App Store as a consumer or developer. The truth is that as right now, ~78% of apps in the App Stor
by arielm 10y ago
Sounds like whoever wrote it doesn't know too much about the App Store as a consumer or developer.
The truth is that as right now, ~78% of apps in the App Store are free to download/play. The remaining ~22% that are paid stack around the $0.99 price point, which is the lowest possible price tier for a paid app.
I don't see how this "monopoly" is raising prices...
Opening the store in a way like the one being described would result in malware and low quality apps. It'd add clutter and an incredible amount of noise (aka. Competition) hurting developers and consumer.
It's a lose lose situation IMO.
If you need proof just look at Android. Lots of stores, low quality apps, and a very fragmented way for developers to monetize.
- tracker1 10y agoYes, because Apple Store is known for having such high quality apps[1] all around. There's definitely room for a mobile store than actually reviews every app, with a person running said app. Bans on spyware/adware, and only apps for purchase. An initial review could be as little as $50 to the developer, and update reviews paid out of the top of sales. Charging well below 30%. [1] https://www.google.com/search?q=apple+store+iphone+fart+app https://www.google.com/search?q=apple+store+iphone+fart+app
- arielm 10y agoYou understand you're describing the App Store, right? Apple reviews every app, there's no malware/spyware, apps are sandboxed.
- arielm 10y agoBy "it" I meant the original article. I assume this misunderstanding is why this response was downvoted :|
- sangnoir 10y agoThere's no misunderstanding - you just went on a tangent. It's not a matter of knowing the App Store but of interpreting the law.