• smallaubergine
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        1311 months ago

        Also easier to get tracking info through installed apps. Ultimately, yes, money.

        • @reddig33@lemmy.world
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          211 months ago

          That would surprise me. Most platforms throw permission dialogs whenever an app gets too nosy. If it was a free app, I could see it being forced because it would be harder to block ads.

    • Radioactive RadioOP
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      811 months ago

      “Stop being entitled and watch out ads instead of enjoying your hobbies in that one hour you get for yourself”

    • @ArtVandelay@lemmy.world
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      511 months ago

      When a company pushes you towards their official app, it’s almost exclusively so that they can mine more of your data without your explicit consent