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Precisely this. You're not locked into a platform on PC / MacOS. On consoles you are. On Apple phones you are.

• http-teapot 6y ago
  It’s not locked on Android?
  • saganus 6y ago
    In Android you can sideload apks and even install e.g. F-Droid. These alternatives are not frictionless but at least they exist.
    • ecf 6y ago
      I can side load apps and install AltStore on an iPhone.
      • Rebelgecko 6y ago
        On Android, sideloaded apps can be used indefinitely without an internet connection and there's no limit to how many sideloaded apps you can install