But Apple does not have a monopoly on smart phones, there are plenty of others to choose from. And the way Apple's App Store and such work is pretty widely known. If you don't understand the implications before buying an iPhone, that's on you (it's the kind of thing one ought to research before spending hundreds of dollars on something). If you don't want Apple's way of doing things, then don't buy an iPhone/iPad. Buying an iPhone, knowing there's only one store, and then complaining that there's only one store... that doesn't seem very smart.Incoming "it's Apple's store they can do what they want" comments from uneducated people.
Quit comparing the Apple Store to other stores. On iPhones, the App Store is the ONLY store.
But, hey, I must be uneducated if I disagree with you. How convenient for you.