> $100 to list an app on the App Store and $50-$100 per update
It's worth noting that for genuine developers this will incentivize less regular app releases, and push the barrier to entry to be in the app store higher, neither of which is really desirable for a 'trendy' app store.
Really the only way I see is for Apple to get better at moderating the apps & reviews on their own app store. I mean, that is part of the deal. if you run a market, you need to make sure the people selling in it are trading fairly, otherwise people will stop coming to your market.
With regard to paying for this... well, Apple made $55B profit (not revenue, profit!) in 2019[1] (couldn't find any figures for 2020). I'm sure they'll find some money somewhere.
It's worth noting that for genuine developers this will incentivize less regular app releases, and push the barrier to entry to be in the app store higher, neither of which is really desirable for a 'trendy' app store.
Really the only way I see is for Apple to get better at moderating the apps & reviews on their own app store. I mean, that is part of the deal. if you run a market, you need to make sure the people selling in it are trading fairly, otherwise people will stop coming to your market.
With regard to paying for this... well, Apple made $55B profit (not revenue, profit!) in 2019[1] (couldn't find any figures for 2020). I'm sure they'll find some money somewhere.
1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_companies_by_r...