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by gkbrk 919 days ago
Today iOS doesn't allow running apps that were not vetted by Apple. And yet you can find loads of apps that steal your data, with ads everywhere. All approved by Apple.

In contrast, Android has multiple app stores that exclusively host open-source, non-spyware and ad-free ads.
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_v7gu 919 days ago
God I miss F-droid, hope EU makes apple allow them in soon
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wkat4242 919 days ago
That doesn't mean there will be an ecosystem of ethical FOSS app developers though. That will take much time to develop and it only being available in the EU will limit its growth. And you'll probably still have to invest in a Mac to compile for iOS.

I think the excellent FOSS apps ecosystem will remain exclusive to android even after Apple is forced to open up.

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askonomm 919 days ago
I have found the overall design aesthetic and user experience to be tremendously worse on Android however, and with a lot more ad-riddled apps.
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pb7 919 days ago
> ad-free ads

The future is here!

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