> we have to publish the app on the iPhone appstore. Every update comes with the risk that a random app reviewer could make up some BS excuse and block the update.
uhhh and if there wasn't any reviewing, every update would come with a risk of malware to the users.
App Store reviews does not reduce malware - things slip through Apple's review process all the time. The iOS security features such as the sandbox is what makes iOS safe to run third party apps.
Yes, but that opposing argument could be made, and it's better to have some gate than none, even if it allows everything by default. For example, apps that are found to be malicious could be revoked later.
uhhh and if there wasn't any reviewing, every update would come with a risk of malware to the users.