[RomaTesla]

Why would an average customer want to download apps from who knows where instead of an App Store? Hey started this whole drama, they clearly did not even follow the guidelines. Why is it so hard to follow the guidelines to provide a better experience for the end user?

[Rebelgecko]

This is a bit subjective, but IMO the guidelines don't provide a better end user experience. Sure, some of them do. But decisions like banning apps that compete with Apple don't seem to be done to help the end user

If the guidelines are actually good for the end user, why does Apple violate so many of the app store guidelines in their own apps?

[RomaTesla]

I'm curious if Apple banning competing apps is a real thing or just something media/haters created to create drama. I don't have an insider looks, so I honestly cannot know how those things go down. Do you happen to know any specific details? Genuinely curious :D

[gjvnq]

Because an app is not legal in your country (ex: encrypted messaging) or because it is some app from some small developer or because you don't want to accept Apple iCloud's Terms of Service.