MacPaw is closing the Setapp Mobile app marketplace on February 16, 2026, due to unprofitable business terms. EU users must back up their app data before the shutdown, while the Mac app store will remain operational. Critics argue this highlights Apple's failure to promote alternative app marketplaces, which lack user demand. The EU's regulation efforts are seen as misguided since users generally prefer the App Store. Popular demand for third-party app solutions is not present, limiting their success.
https://daringfireball.net/2026/01/macpaw_pulls_plug_on_setapp_mobile_in_eu