Apple seems, or as definitely accused by Microsoft, is blocking the cloud-based gaming apps on its Appstore. This led to Google’s Stadia and Microsoft’s xCloud app having no chance in featuring in the iOS store anytime soon, or ever after unless Apple changes its policies. While this seemed rude, Apple justifies it for making the Appstore as a safer place for users!
Apple Blocking Cloud Gaming Apps?
Apple has long been criticized for being so restrictive, either in its physical products or commercial services. And in the latest move, the Cupertino based company is accused of being so strict and unsupportive for cloud-based gaming services. This was initiated by Microsoft, where the Xbox maker has been testing the xCloud in Appstore since last year.
xCloud is a cloud-based gaming app where you can stream and play Xbox’s console-level games from your smartphone, by connecting just a controller via USB. This is the same as Google’s Stadia, both of which are available in Android for quite a time. But, these are struggling, and even dropped hopes of making into the iOS store due to Apple’s stringent Appstore policies.
Microsoft said it’s stopping its xCloud app on iOS after expiring its Testflight phase, and said, “Apple stands alone as the only general-purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services. And it consistently treats gaming apps differently, applying more lenient rules to non-gaming apps even when they include interactive content.”
Whereas, Apple defended previously saying that, it wants to make the Appstore as a safe place for users for downloading games and providing fair earning opportunity simultaneously.
It specifically meant to review every app that it’s onboarding into its store and make sure it’s complying with the policies. But, letting a subscription service which gives access to several other games, which of course, Apple cannot review individually!
