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Even if "re-writing the game with different language code" wasn't a gargantuan task that would take a team of developers at least a year to accomplish (which it is) there's still a number of hurdles for the end user to overcome. The main one being that you can't simply download and install an IPA file like you do with an APK file - there's a whole slew of steps, software and cabling that you need to go through to make it work, and that's every single time an update comes out.

Believe me, I'm not closing off a potential revenue stream just because I'm lazy or contrary. Apple devices are "closed systems". They're specifically designed to make downloading apps outside their store as impossible as they can. If you want to use your phone primarily as a gaming platform - or want to bypass region locks, install adult games or get sneaky access to closed betas - then you need to buy Android.

There's a reason why nobody (to my knowledge) makes iOS ports of Ren'py games ;P

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You would be correct in that Apple actively hobbles their users from partaking of the Ren'py gaming kingdom, or any other games outside of their curated selections.


Android and other "off brand" is just more friendly towards modding and gaming.

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They're super jealous of their digital ecosystem, for sure. I have to wonder if that will change, with recent litigation and a decreasing market share... I certainly hope so! Closed systems stagnate growth, and more choice/freedom is always better :)

Damn... You just make me feel that "change to iPhone" is stupid. Thanks for your reply.

Haha, not "stupid" - get whatever phone you like best and which best suits your lifestyle! No judgement here. Just, as with everything else, make sure you do your research and make an informed choice :)

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