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This is a really ambiguous, unusual, and (in my opinion) inappropriate use of the term "customer acquisition". The App Store is a marketplace that connects peo
by realtalk_sp 6y ago
This is a really ambiguous, unusual, and (in my opinion) inappropriate use of the term "customer acquisition".
The App Store is a marketplace that connects people developing for a platform (iOS) to customers using devices compatible with that platform. It is also the only marketplace that does this. In this way, it is best thought of as a (monopolistic) distribution channel.
- Spivak 6y agoBut why is the “App Store” the distribution channel and not the device itself? I mean Apple would be within their right to just not allow 3rd party apps at all on their devices so why is it weird that they take a cut from anyone who wants to set up a booth on their land? Like it feels wrong to punish a company for not closing their platform like consoles do to any only working with a few select partners.