Navigating App Store Challenges

This chapter delves into the complexities and frustrations developers face when getting apps approved in Apple's App Store, highlighting experiences with AltStore and partnerships with Epic Games. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency in Apple's approval process, reflecting on how the relationship between developers and Apple has deteriorated over time, prompting searches for alternative solutions. Through the introduction of a new app and its reception, the chapter also explores the political implications of third-party app stores and the unexpected media attention generated by these dynamics.