I could see it either way, Apple still gets a benefit. Whether a subscription or purchase any piece of software you use on a Mac that you can’t get on Windows

I could see it either way, Apple still gets a benefit. Whether a subscription or purchase any piece of software you use on a Mac that you can’t get on Windows is one more sticking point that helps Apple retain their users. And since they make a lot of profit on their hardware that’s a very good thing for them.