That 30% commission is too high a burden for third party developers to pass on to 'their' customers.
“Apple blocks iPhone owners from purchasing software from third-party marketplaces.
That 30% commission is too high a burden for third party developers to pass on to ‘their’ customers.”
30% is probably reasonable, except that the only way Apple can use this model is to not allow third-party stores. By only having their own app store, Apple prevents others from driving that margin down.
I personally don’t like the level of censorship Apple exerts on the App Store. There should be an Adult version of the store, where any legal (no snuff apps for instance) app could be sold. Right now even conservative apps (like pro-life apps) get banned.
Apple should be forced to recognize the 1st Amendment within the app store. It has too much power over millions of devices which should solely be in the control of their owners.
I’m an Apple fan in many ways, but this needs to change!