>But what about all of those software businesses that have built on top of the iOS API + App Store? Would you say that they are also taking a massive risk? Yes

>But what about all of those software businesses that have built on top of the iOS API + App Store? Would you say that they are also taking a massive risk? Yes. If Apple wants to offer a product with similar functionality to yours they can make your disappear. Sharecropping is inherently risky.