[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.