That’s just not true.
Reader Apps are allowed to have zaps on notes today. Reader Apps are allowed to sell content outwith In-App purchases.
They are allowed 1 URL that links to a webpage where alternative payment methods can be set up.
Discussion
Will do but aren’t most clients read-write today?
Sure, I’m not saying you can have your cake and eat it. But you can have zaps on native iOS.
Remember 80% of social media users only scroll and like.
A reader serves 80% of users.
Yes this is unconventional, but nostr is an ecosystem. Creator apps and consumer apps don’t need to be a single app.
Maybe we just need a Damus Reader edition