Apple has traditionally put itself first, users second, and developers third, but some big names are going to bat for all developers in a fight against Apple’s commission rate. Tim and Rob discuss the ongoing controversies surrounding Apple and the App Store and their thoughts on how it might play out.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why some companies make you subscribe or update payment methods through a browser vs. in-app


• What the gerrymandering of the App Store is


• Why Apple’s 30% cut might be fair, according to their study


• How the developer circle feels (and how we feel) about the situation


• What could possibly change as a result


• Whether sideloading is an option

This episode is brought to you by The Jed Mahonis Group, where we make sense of mobile app development with our non-technical approach to building custom mobile software solutions. Learn more at https://jmg.mn.

Recorded September 22, 2020 | Edited by Jordan Daoust | Produced by Jenny Karkowski

Show Notes:

• Time to Play Fair


• Apple vs. Hey


• Epic Games Free Fortnite FAQ


• Study on commission rates


• Sideloading