alt Hacker NewsThe App Store took off because of the distribution channel it offers for developers (including being able to charge for the work) and the place of discovery it offers to users.
The App Store took off because of the distribution channel it offers for developers (including being able to charge for the work) and the place of discovery it offers to users.
There was and is more than one App Store. You mention other good reasons to develop, but the money from ads was the biggest reason for an app to exist. Otherwise, it could and should just be a website.