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by xyst 348 days ago
Apple double/triple dips on every angle.

- $ from hardware sales

- $ from developer(s) per year

- % cut from App Store listing

- % cut from IAPs

- very small % cut/recapture from web of fees imposed by banks/cc/debit networks via Apple Pay

They are very motivated to keep all parties within their Apple wall.