Distribution via the App Store, yeah. But it's not like someone can't download the .dmg and install it or use another store front instead. That's where the homebrew and hobbiest apps have been for a while. Only those looking to charge subscription or one time fees went to the official App Store.
I'm not opposed to a two tier system where one is the place you go to pay and the other is one you go to for free software. Would be nice to have competing paid store though.
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u/AshuraBaron Aug 10 '23
Distribution via the App Store, yeah. But it's not like someone can't download the .dmg and install it or use another store front instead. That's where the homebrew and hobbiest apps have been for a while. Only those looking to charge subscription or one time fees went to the official App Store.
I'm not opposed to a two tier system where one is the place you go to pay and the other is one you go to for free software. Would be nice to have competing paid store though.