I think it's strange since I can download software for MacOS anywhere. The only reason that it's accepted that you must use the App Store is because Apple was f

I think it's strange since I can download software for MacOS anywhere. The only reason that it's accepted that you must use the App Store is because Apple was first to the smartphone scene. Had Apple tried to force everyone into using a gatekeeping App Store after smartphones took hold, end users would've rejected it.