Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
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Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
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Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#2It’s like they want regulators to get involved. The arrogance is insane.
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#3It’s like they want regulators to get involved. The arrogance is insane.
It’s fun and games when you have that much cash.
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#4It’s like they want regulators to get involved. The arrogance is insane.
It’s fun and games when you have that much cash.
Fun and games until a competitor arrives on the market with a solid developer experience. As soon as that happens, I’m dropping Apple like a bad habit. The only thing keeping me on their tech is my hatred for Android’s UX. Heck, if the Windows phone was still around, I’d probably be on that.
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#5I'm surprised that so many developers are siding with Apple in this regard. If other stores and payment options were allowed I genuinely believe that:
- Apple's own fees would be reduced relatively quickly
- Technological savvy users will be able to discern which external sites are safe and get even lower prices when available
- Very few companies will be able to afford not being on the App Store (especially if Apple lowers their fees further)
- Apple will still make it hard _enough_ to use secondary stores that grandmas will not end up with iPads full of malware
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#6I'm surprised that so many developers are siding with Apple in this regard. If other stores and payment options were allowed I genuinely believe that: - Apple's own fees would be reduced relatively quickly - Technological savvy users will be able to discern which external sites are safe and get even lower prices when available - Very few companies will be able to afford not being on the App Store (especially if Apple…
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Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#7I'm surprised that so many developers are siding with Apple in this regard. If other stores and payment options were allowed I genuinely believe that: - Apple's own fees would be reduced relatively quickly - Technological savvy users will be able to discern which external sites are safe and get even lower prices when available - Very few companies will be able to afford not being on the App Store (especially if Apple…
That's because most iOS developers aren't confused about the situation.
Apple's commission is for the App Store, SDKs, Developer Support etc. Not just a payment processing fee.
And so if there are other stores and payment options which there will be soon Apple is still within their right to collect that fee. As every court around the world has said. They could collect it as a percentage of sales like Epic or just lump developers with an up front large development kit fee like Sony or Microsoft does.
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
It’s fun and games when you have that much cash.
Fun and games until a competitor arrives on the market with a solid developer experience. As soon as that happens, I’m dropping Apple like a bad habit. The only thing keeping me on their tech is my hatred for Android’s UX. Heck, if the Windows phone was still around, I’d probably be on that.
I’ll be an early adopter right there with you.
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#9I don’t understand this issue too well to feel one or another. I just want all of my purchases and subscriptions to remain tied to my Apple ID and cancelable from my place.
It makes life so much easier and saves money because it’s very hard to forget about subscriptions I no longer use when they’re all listed in one place. Also if I want to refund a purchase for whatever reason I can deal directly with Apple instead of the developer.
All things considered Apples tight grip on the App Store works for me.
Re: Apple to Developers: Heads I win, tails you lose (part 2)
#10Guys - Epic lost the lawsuit. That's why nothing changed.
Why does this feel exactly like the 2020 election, where one side lost but keeps complaining that everyone is acting like they lost.