[scarface74]

However, my understanding is that this suite is about apple abusing the app-writing monopoly to also let only them sell apps, which is why I thought the console game analogy was sound.

Sure other game makers can sell games anywhere they want - as long as they do it in the console makers terms, get approved by the console maker,and pay the license.

Back in the cartridge days, only Nintendo could make the cartridges even for third parties.

Yes, I know Microsoft has a blessed app storeb however, like Android, you can still install your own, unsigned executables or use another app store

Not for the Xbox.