> You’re not forced to purchase Apple.

Smartphones are necessary to interact with the modern world. This level of importance opens them to regulation. Just because Android is an alternative doesn't change this. My town has two hospitals. The existence of some sort of choice doesn't mean hospitals should be able to be unregulated.

"Don't blame me I voted for kodos!"

> Honestly the App Store is already garbage with the heavy amount of moderation it has.

Sounds like you would be open to a more strictly moderated alternative!