[mchristen]

Isn't that how it works now though?

I have an app that is not distributed via the app store, but is still notarized by Apple and has no Gatekeeper warning when you install it.

You still have to pay the Apple Tax to get your software signed and notarized though.

[isodev]

The notarisation process is automated, scanning for commonly known API usage. In normal App Store review you get a real person to test and vet the app, the marketing presentation and if it works as advertised.

[Sangeppato]

He's talking about iOS, not macOS

[madeofpalk]

The idea is that if you side load on iOS, apps would still need to be notarised, like on macOS