Why would Apple do this? It makes no sense, business wise.

According to an App developer whom I emailed with a Q, Apple has blocked updates because they don’t like the type of service it offers.

It’s one of those Apps, among several, which keeps an updated list of which Apps are temporarily free or on sale.

One would think that that’s a good thing because it would increase downloads of Apps which someone might not ordinarily consider or be aware of. And the App store does the same thing by featuring apps which are free or reduced price. But their listings are far fewer and just not as comprehensive.

As a matter of fact, most of those featured by the App store are also included in the listings of these other Apps so, in essence, driving traffic to the App store. So how does Apple see that as a bad thing? I really don’t get it.

Were it not for these Apps, I would seldom, if ever, visit the App store and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.

And if Apple finds these Apps highlighting those on sale so offensive, why not just ban them outright?

Doesn’t blocking updates seem like a pretty passive aggressive kind of move?

BTW: What prompted me to email the devs. was the eyestrain-inducing color combo of VERY VERY light pastels on white background. Oddly, the same two colors which Fluther uses to such great effect but washed out and pale almost to oblivion. In case anyone is interested, the name of it is Appiday and its FREE. If you’re of an age needing reading glasses, be prepared for a headache trying to read it.