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This 15% happened after all the outrage. Yes, all these mega corps don't care about the little guy but apple allowing third party options doesn't take away from

This 15% happened after all the outrage. Yes, all these mega corps don't care about the little guy but apple allowing third party options doesn't take away from their ability to continue to provide the services to developers who see value in apple's payment services.

mrtksn 5y ago
Are you a developer? Can I see your apps? I'm curios about your business model where selling coins or unlocking premium features at %30 commission instead of %15 breaks your business to the point that incorporating in 175 countries is more desirable.
- harshitaneja 5y ago
  I develop. No, 30% doesn't break my business majorly because my business model is not around app sales but I agree with your point that for most 15 and 30 won't break the business. But you are presenting a false dichotomy. Why are we assuming if apple doesn't offer these services, a third party won't as well? And I am not proposing that apple stop offering its payment and other distribution services but rather that third parties be allowed to do the same.
  - mrtksn 5y ago
    There's nothing desirable in dealing with multiple 3rd parties to reach your customers instead of one that is essentially providing equal service at equal price to (almost)everyone.
    - harshitaneja 5y ago
      And I am not advocating that any one takes away that from you, just for us to have a choice.
    - pritambaral 5y ago
      > providing ... service The mafia also provides services. You don't just pay them and get nothing in return. Of course, there, as here, you really have no choice but to pay; and to pay ridiculously inflated rates. > ... at equal price Not true. Apple's price is zero. Sucks if you're competing with them, then. Maybe we should all be thankful Apple at-least let's you compete, even if with a handicap. Unlike the mafia.

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This 15% happened after all the outrage. Yes, all these mega corps don't care about the little guy but apple allowing third party options doesn't take away from

by harshitaneja 5y ago

mrtksn 5y ago
Are you a developer? Can I see your apps? I'm curios about your business model where selling coins or unlocking premium features at %30 commission instead of %15 breaks your business to the point that incorporating in 175 countries is more desirable.
- harshitaneja 5y ago
  I develop. No, 30% doesn't break my business majorly because my business model is not around app sales but I agree with your point that for most 15 and 30 won't break the business. But you are presenting a false dichotomy. Why are we assuming if apple doesn't offer these services, a third party won't as well? And I am not proposing that apple stop offering its payment and other distribution services but rather that third parties be allowed to do the same.
  - mrtksn 5y ago
    There's nothing desirable in dealing with multiple 3rd parties to reach your customers instead of one that is essentially providing equal service at equal price to (almost)everyone.
    - harshitaneja 5y ago
      And I am not advocating that any one takes away that from you, just for us to have a choice.
    - pritambaral 5y ago
      > providing ... service The mafia also provides services. You don't just pay them and get nothing in return. Of course, there, as here, you really have no choice but to pay; and to pay ridiculously inflated rates. > ... at equal price Not true. Apple's price is zero. Sucks if you're competing with them, then. Maybe we should all be thankful Apple at-least let's you compete, even if with a handicap. Unlike the mafia.