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Re:Apple watch keyboard developer put off by app store scammers by ballenf on Monday February 01, 2021 @11:04AM (#25989818)
And this is another example of why Apple is too focused on short-term profit over long-term user experience. I think we all know that the app reviewer's top priority is making sure the monetization strategies in the app are "compliant".

Whether it works or not probably won't get you fired as an app reviewer. But miss some IAP workaround that an app is using and I'd bet it could be your job.

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Re:Apple watch keyboard developer put off by app store scammers by ninth_ant on Monday February 01, 2021 @12:05PM (#25990510)
You’re exactly correct and is why Apple should be taking action on this problem — it’s in their long-term self interest to do so.

Having customers distrust their App Store is really bad for them in the long run, and would be a competitive advantage over Google if their store was less crammed with garbage.

As it stands now, I usually find apps by looking for solid reviews outside of the App Store app, and am very wary about purchasing anything.

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