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1. pan69 · 1790623698 · focus · HN ↗

   Anyone can make a website and publish it but for some reason when it comes to apps there needs to be a store with a review process. Aren't apps, in a way, not just specialised browsers (not talking about webview apps here) that run in a sandbox? Why the need for all this "reviewing", does it make apps safer or better quality? Is it a device ecosystem permission / security problem? I.e. why do apps need stores and websites don't?

   1. michaelt · 1790625066 · focus · HN ↗

      If they didn't review every app, someone might sneak in a paid app without giving Apple and Google their 30% cut.

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