Isn’t Google going to do what Apple has been doing since forever? Or is Google somehow doing something worse?

I bought an android instead of an apple because I didn't want the kind of malware apple has always shipped with idevices

Apple's policies were established when you purchased the phone. Apps come through registered developers and their vetting.

Google has changed the game on something you already own. I'm sure their lawyers have done their homework, but in some jurisdictions this is certainly actionable.