After ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), it’s high time that the Indian Government also launch their own app store.
It will help making things better for companies & developers as currently they are on the mercy of the rules decided by Google which are not very developer-friendly.
They charge 25% commision on the payment done through the app which does not make any sense. Process to use third party options is not easy.
A competitive product will help in making things better for everyone.
Though we have some private app stores like Indus from PhonePe which are trying to do the same, a government backed app store has more chances of getting adopted by phone companies.
An app store can only become successful if it comes pre-installed on new mobile phones.
It’s much like how Windows is a monopoly in laptops and desktops. They all come pre-installed with Windows. Same with Google Play which comes pre-installed on all new smartphones.
But it is difficult to pursue mobile companies to pre-install a new and smaller app store on their smartphones. However, it is not that difficult for the Government.
First, every company operating in India will want to get their app listed on a national app store run by the Government. Much like companies are listing their products and services on ONDC.
Second, the Government may give some benefits to the phone companies if they pre-install the Government’s app store on their phones.
It will make the app store market competitive ultimately benefiting everyone.
What do you think?