undefined | Better HN

mFixman5y ago· 1 in thread

The Apple app store has a ton of shit and scams that are approved by Apple.

It doesn't have Fortnite however, since the developed correctly told people that Apple took a 30% cut of their payments.

imtringued5y ago

Fortnite was kicked because Epic willingly broke the rules by selling a premium currency without using Apple's payment infrastructure. If you want to stay on the App Store then stop breaking rules intentionally.

asdf3335y ago· 1 in thread

well then you can just use the app store. some others of us would like the option of installing apps that aren’t sanctioned by apple.

alkonautOP5y ago

Yes. Again, I want the AppStore and find it better than the “open” platform model. I’m only annoyed with their 30% cut for unrelated purchases.

ksec5y ago

This. I have been saying exactly the same thing since the start of iPhone Vs Android. ( Remember there used to be a War between the two? )

Apple is trying to create its ideal computer, which is actually an Appliance. iPhone was that, with added custom and App ability on top.

Google ( And Microsoft ) was trying to shrink the PC into Phone form factor.

Arguably the two meet somewhere in the middle. But they differs in fundamental principles and values. To be point I believe if there were no profits and vested interest in App Store, Apple will be happy to shut it down and only offers default apps.

I also agree the payment terms and how the handle developers were extremely poor. Did I mention Discovery and Search on App Store sucks?

0 comments

0 comments