// Hacker Noon · 28 January 2026

Skipping App Store Fees Isn’t Always the Revenue Win It Seems

Avoiding the app store’s 30% fee isn’t free money. While web billing offers better churn control, app stores often win on conversion, simplicity, and distribution—making them the smarter default for most startups.

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