App Store Connect vs Microsoft Store
Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it is mandatory for publishing to the App Store and essential for app distribution, monetization, and user engagement meets developers should learn to use and publish on microsoft store when building universal windows platform (uwp) apps, progressive web apps (pwas), or traditional desktop applications for windows, as it offers a trusted distribution channel with built-in security, monetization options, and access to millions of users. Here's our take.
App Store Connect
Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it is mandatory for publishing to the App Store and essential for app distribution, monetization, and user engagement
App Store Connect
Nice PickDevelopers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it is mandatory for publishing to the App Store and essential for app distribution, monetization, and user engagement
Pros
- +Specific use cases include submitting app updates, configuring app store listings, managing TestFlight beta testing, analyzing sales and download metrics, and handling app store optimization (ASO) to improve visibility
- +Related to: ios-development, swift
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Microsoft Store
Developers should learn to use and publish on Microsoft Store when building Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), or traditional desktop applications for Windows, as it offers a trusted distribution channel with built-in security, monetization options, and access to millions of users
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for apps targeting consumer or business audiences on Windows devices, including PCs, tablets, and Xbox consoles, and simplifies deployment compared to manual installations
- +Related to: universal-windows-platform, progressive-web-apps
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use App Store Connect if: You want specific use cases include submitting app updates, configuring app store listings, managing testflight beta testing, analyzing sales and download metrics, and handling app store optimization (aso) to improve visibility and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Microsoft Store if: You prioritize it is particularly useful for apps targeting consumer or business audiences on windows devices, including pcs, tablets, and xbox consoles, and simplifies deployment compared to manual installations over what App Store Connect offers.
Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it is mandatory for publishing to the App Store and essential for app distribution, monetization, and user engagement
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