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Re:Apple, Epic, and the App Store by donarb on Monday August 17, 2020 @03:14PM (#24190716)
Apple provides a ton of services besides the credit card processing.

  - 24/7 worldwide availability, instant payment/app download
  - Easy re-install after deletion, you still own the app even if deleted
  - Region restriction
  - Separate app pricing by region
  - Revenues paid to developer from multiple region currencies without
    conversion fees
  - Tax calculation and collection
  - Customer refunds
  - User rankings and reviews
  - App store advertising in category listings
  - Video previews of the app in operation
  - Packaging of media content allowing developers the ability to load game
    levels as needed. This allows a user to start playing your game quickly.
  - App sales stats
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Re:Apple, Epic, and the App Store by manuelabeledo on Monday August 17, 2020 @04:30PM (#24191666)
Most of them are there either because local laws, or purely to benefit Apple, or both, e.g. region restriction helps Apple add content to their store, and circumvent local restrictions, if apply.
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