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The whole updating/upgrading argument can be made for all software. Many pirated versions of operating systems and major software suites can't be updated, but this doesn't stop a huge number of people from pirating it (Windows, Office, and Photoshop to name a few). There are plenty of apps on the app store where all you have to do is zip up the application's directory and send it to a friend. This means that you don'…
I’m pretty sure that “gaping hole” is there by design and I’m happy about it. Know that it exists and don’t use the App Store if you don’t like it. Simple as that.
I can honestly say that I hope developers do avoid the app store.