That was part of my point - that's what I think their reasons are for the policy on the iOS app store, and the MAS policy is the way it is to stay in line with

That was part of my point - that's what I think their reasons are for the policy on the iOS app store, and the MAS policy is the way it is to stay in line with that. I agree that it's a terrible system, but that's my best guess as to Apple's reasoning.