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App Store Connect vs Microsoft Store

Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it's mandatory for publishing to the App Store and managing app updates 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.

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App Store Connect

Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it's mandatory for publishing to the App Store and managing app updates

App Store Connect

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Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it's mandatory for publishing to the App Store and managing app updates

Pros

  • +It's essential for tasks like setting up app listings, configuring in-app purchases, and monitoring user feedback and crash reports
  • +Related to: ios-development, xcode

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 it's essential for tasks like setting up app listings, configuring in-app purchases, and monitoring user feedback and crash reports 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.

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The Bottom Line
App Store Connect wins

Developers should learn App Store Connect when building apps for Apple platforms, as it's mandatory for publishing to the App Store and managing app updates

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