4 Stars Still Hurts: How Broken App Store Ratings Punish Indie Devs

About this Episode

Andre pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to ship apps on the App Store, explaining how a “good” 4‑star review can still tank your ranking and motivation. Chris and Andre break down why Apple’s rating algorithm feels stacked against small developers, why “everything is a subscription” is a trap, and how indie devs can protect themselves by owning their platform instead of relying only on Apple and Google. If you’re building apps or just leaving ratings, this will change how you see the App Store.

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