The stores are market places. With all kinds of content that consumers could like. Apps are just an 'in between'. Developers are making money with them. With a simple link, posted in a favorites-structure, content owners can attract audiences and make their content available to users. The web brings the consumers to the content and on (mobile) site specific features or tools can be made available. No need to put these in an app.

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