It’s important to understand that the App Store is stringently regulated (a lot more than the PlayStore. The PlayStore is a joke), particularly regarding privacy safeguards. For instance, Facebook once reported a 50% profit loss due to these regulations. This underscores a key point: if companies or developers could circumvent the App Store and its rules, they certainly would. The consequence? Customers might find essential apps no longer available on the App Store, which benefits profit-driven companies at the expense of the consumer.
The core issue lies in the balance between consumer freedom and the quality of the apps. If Apple were to allow customers greater freedom in sourcing their apps (akin to sideloading on Android), this could potentially lead to a market flooded with apps that are less consumer-friendly.
That’s precisely why I oppose the idea of sideloading on iOS. Customers who prefer more freedom in choosing where to get their app can opt for Android. However, I value the assurance of consumer-friendly apps that comes with the current iOS model. In the end, allowing sideloading on iOS, like on Android, might ironically result in fewer meaningful choices for consumers.
You’re making a logical error!
It’s important to understand that the App Store is stringently regulated (a lot more than the PlayStore. The PlayStore is a joke), particularly regarding privacy safeguards. For instance, Facebook once reported a 50% profit loss due to these regulations. This underscores a key point: if companies or developers could circumvent the App Store and its rules, they certainly would. The consequence? Customers might find essential apps no longer available on the App Store, which benefits profit-driven companies at the expense of the consumer.
The core issue lies in the balance between consumer freedom and the quality of the apps. If Apple were to allow customers greater freedom in sourcing their apps (akin to sideloading on Android), this could potentially lead to a market flooded with apps that are less consumer-friendly.
That’s precisely why I oppose the idea of sideloading on iOS. Customers who prefer more freedom in choosing where to get their app can opt for Android. However, I value the assurance of consumer-friendly apps that comes with the current iOS model. In the end, allowing sideloading on iOS, like on Android, might ironically result in fewer meaningful choices for consumers.