[Terretta]

> I find this argument kind of ridiculous - yes, access to Apple's APIs does bring value to its app developers, but crucially, the app developers increase the value proposition of Apple's product by being available on the platform.

And yet, in retail, it's common for product brands to pay for shelf space. There's a recognition that the place users are, is worth paying to be in.

Meanwhile, Steam shows what just the storefront part of such a platform should cost a developer, and interestingly, that open market price is higher than Apple's ask.

[amf12]

Which is a fair argument if Apple allows competing app stores.