Not everyone will agree, but 99% of the apps I use shouldn&#x27;t need to interact with other parts of the filesystem. I&#x27;m not sure how the MAS prevents users from receiving support, or developers from giving support (or conveying information) as you suggest. If anything, it encourages those things; every app listing requires a developer link and a support link if I remember correctly, in addition to all the other customizable information, images, and links - not to mention almost unlimited support&#x2F;information that can be provided within the app itself. And MAS support does give refunds, albeit at their discretion - but that&#x27;s how much of the retail world already operates. Many developers would consider that an added convenience.<p>Again, my contention is not that the MAS is perfect, but to say that we&#x27;re <i>worse</i> off for having it is hard to fathom. If the inconveniences really outweigh the conveniences, then distribute your app outside the MAS. Problem solved.<p>I can understand similar complaints about the iOS App Store since there are no alternatives (outside of jailbreaking) for native app distribution, but in this case it&#x27;s just an option. Is the existence of the MAS really worse than not having it as an option (inferior as it may be, depending on your viewpoint)?