31 Aug 2020, 19:59
This is why I prefer the Android platform, because you have to deal less with Apple's "fascism". There is F-Droid, APKMirror, Amazon AppStore, etc... Simply go to "Settings", "Security", and select Unknown sources to download apps. You also get more control now on the permissions for the app, to see what it uses and to deny or grant various permissions.
Google is not that far removed from the shenanigans of Apple, but their game is more about collecting personal information and selling it to 3rd parties or throwing targeted ads at you, versus excessive restrictions on what you can or can't do on the smartphone you likely paid hundreds of dollars for. A bit sad that iOS users have to jump through so many hoops and stay in perpetual fear that whatever side-step they figured out will be shut down.