> All the same software, with the singular exception of Apple's own first party software and perhaps some small indie softare, is available on the competing pla

> All the same software, with the singular exception of Apple's own first party software and perhaps some small indie softare, is available on the competing platform. But what about the other way around; how does Apple ensure that third-parties can compete with their private entitlements? Is it even realistic for an indie business to compete against any of Apple's provided services if they're forced to serve that business through the App Store? Apple's progressive pricing scheme seems to punish them for posing a threat to any first-party services.