>Does anyone disagree that Apple and Google have the right to just go "this app store business is just not worth the headaches, we're gonna shut it all down."

>Does anyone disagree that Apple and Google have the right to just go "this app store business is just not worth the headaches, we're gonna shut it all down." Its not a headache, it's basically a money grab at this point, 30% of sales of a digital-only product. They're laughing all the way to the bank. >And my second question: Who do you think customers will blame when someone uses an alternative payment approach to steal from customers? Google/Apple? The app provider? Themselves? >Third question: What's a customers recourse once they are the victims of fraud or simply want a refund for whatever reason? How easy will it be for them to reason about what to do? There are many ways to build payment platforms without letting Apple rob 30% of your sales. For e.g. Paypal has consumer protection polices. Buyers can dispute transactions/services, etc.