App Store
ELI5 — The Vibe Check
Apple's marketplace where you download apps — and where Apple takes a 30% cut of everything. Getting your app approved is like going through airport security: lots of rules, mysterious rejections, and sometimes they just don't like your shoes. Every mobile developer has an App Store rejection horror story.
Real Talk
The Apple App Store is the distribution platform for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS applications. It enforces strict review guidelines covering content, privacy, performance, and design. Apple takes a 15-30% commission on in-app purchases and subscriptions. The review process typically takes 24-48 hours.
When You'll Hear This
"The app got rejected from the App Store again — this time it's the screenshots." / "App Store optimization is its own dark art."
Related Terms
Flutter
Flutter is Google's way of saying 'write once, run everywhere' and actually meaning it.
Google Play
Android's app store — like Apple's App Store but with fewer rejections and more malware.
PWA (PWA)
A PWA is a website that pretends to be an app.
React Native
React Native lets you build iPhone and Android apps using React and JavaScript. It's like React put on a disguise and snuck into the App Store.