Most mac apps I’ve worked on professionally have been distributed through sparkle rather than the mac app store. The 30%/15% fee is one thing but the bigger pro

Most mac apps I’ve worked on professionally have been distributed through sparkle rather than the mac app store. The 30%/15% fee is one thing but the bigger problem is slow app review, restrictions and complications around offering discounts or deals. I also personally find the user reviews to be something of a burden, they’re often abused by entitled users who will hold you hostage with one star reviews demanding certain features etc. I hope one day we can distribute iOS apps in the same way.