They probably prefer the customer buy on the website, since Apple get's their 30% cut on App Store sales. However, the App Store apparently gives great exposure

They probably prefer the customer buy on the website, since Apple get's their 30% cut on App Store sales. However, the App Store apparently gives great exposure to some apps. The Pixelmator creators are fans of the Mac App Store: http://allthingsd.com/20110125/pixelmator-co-founder-mac-app-stores-30-percent-cut-definitely-worth-it/ http://allthingsd.com/20110125/pixelmator-co-founder-mac-app...