AppStories

The Ever-Changing App Store

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Nov 23, 2025
Discover the evolving landscape of the App Store as hosts dive into recent changes and the rise of mini apps, including fascinating AI integrations. They discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscriptions, altering developer strategies and user experiences. The duo also explores how Web commerce was centralized by app ecosystems and the impact of design standardization with iOS updates. With venture capital flooding into AI categories, predictions of consolidation and the future of app development are buzzing with excitement!
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App Store Shifted The Web's Commerce Center

  • The App Store centralized online commerce and reshaped how apps monetize and distribute value.
  • This dominance prompted waves of attempts (crypto, metaverse) to break that hold, with AI now as the major inflection point.
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Subscriptions Changed Update Rhythms

  • Subscriptions transformed development from big paid upgrades to continuous updates and ongoing relationships.
  • That change altered how Federico and John cover apps and how developers prioritize feature delivery.
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Developer Sentiment Isn’t What It Used To Be

  • Developer sentiment toward Apple shifted from enthusiasm to a spectrum including resentment as Apple grew into a dominant corporation.
  • Politics, regulations, and Apple's scale changed indie developers' incentives and attitudes.
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