[WayneBro]

I build iOS apps but I avoid giving Apple any money wherever I can.

I buy all of my Apple hardware used from third parties. I don't buy any apps, music or books from Apple. I only use free apps.

The only time Apple gets a cent from me is when I pay for my developer license.

[voltagex_]

At a guess, developing for their platform is the most valuable thing for Apple.

[WayneBro]

Certainly not. I build private/enterprise apps for Android and iOS using Ionic/Cordova. I don't use Apple's app store at all.

When I show my customers what a giant PITA it is to work with Apple and iOS, many of them start planning a switch to Android or Windows.

I've been single-handedly responsible for moving entire companies away from iOS in one way or another.