Apple App Store vs Microsoft Store
Developers should learn about the Apple App Store when building apps for Apple devices, as it is the primary channel for distribution and monetization to over 1 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.
Apple App Store
Developers should learn about the Apple App Store when building apps for Apple devices, as it is the primary channel for distribution and monetization to over 1
Apple App Store
Nice PickDevelopers should learn about the Apple App Store when building apps for Apple devices, as it is the primary channel for distribution and monetization to over 1
Pros
- +5 billion active devices
- +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 Apple App Store if: You want 5 billion active devices 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 Apple App Store offers.
Developers should learn about the Apple App Store when building apps for Apple devices, as it is the primary channel for distribution and monetization to over 1
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