[ravenstine]

And what browser engine you're allowed to use and, thereby, the extent to which you can control your web experience.

Then there's the App Store being both a point of control, a burden on developers, and highway robbery with Apple's 30% cut.

[zepto]

Easily avoided if you care, by simply buying Android. Apple can’t stop that.

[threeseed]

Apple's cut is 15% for all developers making up to $1m/year.

And if you think the App Store is a burden you should try implementing customer acquisition and go-to market strategies which is what the store gives you for free.

[tonyedgecombe]

If you think putting an app in the store is all you need to do to market your software then you are in for a shock. You would be better off taking your investment to the local casino.

[gkbrk]

> you should try implementing customer acquisition and go-to market strategies

I'd try but Apple doesn't let its customers willingly install my app from me or any other open-source repository they might choose.

If the only option is the App Store, it's not very surprising that the App Store is good for customer acquisition. You literally cannot acquire them any other way, you are artificially prevented by Apple's anti-competitive measures.

[threeseed]

Apple doesn't stop you from installing open source iOS applications.

I do it all the time without having to go through the App Store.

[mensetmanusman]

How?

[threeseed]

The exact same way developers run their own code on devices.