It also seems they are very strict regarding who can notarize their apps.

> Companies will now qualify if they:

> * Meet a moderate financial-stability bar as scored by Dun & Bradstreet. > * Are publicly traded or owned by a publicly traded company. > * Have received venture funding from an established investment firm. > * Have completed a financial audit by a licensed accountant. > * Are a government entity, educational institution, or nonprofit.

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Kwpolska 9 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Those requirements apply to direct distribution or alternate marketplaces. Developers not meeting those criteria can still participate in non-Apple distribution by submitting to an alternate marketplace.

	▲	bubblegumcrisis 9 hours ago \| parent [-]
		The "alternative marketplace" should be replaced with "no marketplace." How do people accept this "alternative marketplace" idea? This is obviously a way to increase friction in order to maintain dominance - and the solution is obvious - no marketplace at all.

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lapcat 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

No, those are the qualifications to run an app marketplace.

Independent web distribution of an app requires only notarization.