Do you believe that Apple deliberately designs the built-in apps on iPhone as useless and irritating as they can be?

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

I noticed that the Calculatpr app does not have any history function. And I am habitual to that, being a Samsung user.
So I went on the App Store in search for one and found it. It was free with limited functions and required a 2. something dollars as a one time payment.

I paid it. And then it clicked to me. Nearly every Apple built-in app for the iPhone has bad ratings. And naturally people shift to the third party apps, which are paid, indirectly.

But Apple gets 30% of the amount paid. Thus earning money this way as well.

I say, dirty, but really clever by Apple.

[Dinklex3]

Wow, I never noticed.

Glad I still have my Samsung as well.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Samsung is like that bro you can depend on always.

[Anonymous]

Apple knows their customers are total suckers.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

The app provides other functions that you would not find in a normal app. It is its USP I guess. But it works.

I generally don't pay for apps, but I saw value in it.

[fonduegirl]

Very true 💖

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

@anon1903 I guess I am a sucker then.

[fonduegirl]

Never had a doubt about that

[OlderAndWiser]

I do not have any trust or respect for Apple.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

It is surprising to read that. Given that Apple rarely changes its UI, making it highly convenient for people who just want one thing.

Well, I respect your statement.👍

[In_Trance]

Yes I do