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I hate to say it, because I don't like the direction the ecosystem is heading, but if I were you, I'd launch on the Mac App Store first. You just can't ignore t
by allenbrunson 15y ago
I hate to say it, because I don't like the direction the ecosystem is heading, but if I were you, I'd launch on the Mac App Store first. You just can't ignore the boost you're going to get from that avenue.
If it turns out that your plugin system is actually a big win, then you can change your mind later. And it's not an absolute kiss of death. For example, almost all of Rogue Amoeba's apps can't be made App Store compatible, but they don't seem to be hurting too much because of it.
- andreyvit 15y agoThanks. I guess this makes sense: I can migrate from the App Store later if I'd want to.
- divtxt 15y agoAgree - easier to restrict functionality first and relax it later.
- divtxt 15y ago> You just can't ignore the boost My small data point supporting this: I have a free utility which gets 20+ downloads/day with no marketing and not enough ratings for stars to show. All of these are people who find the app via app store search. Downside to the app store: apart from sandboxing, you have to deal with grey areas in review. My app had to be tweaked to satisfy the HIG, even though the popular app I was copying had the same violation. edit: less words