Go look at the review scores of all of the top apps in the app store. None are below 4 stars, unless they are apps for services where users don't have much of a choice in apps, such as crap companion apps for hardware or national services that people are forced to use.
So the fact this looks as one would expect without nefarious manipulation is proof of nefarious manipulation? Your argument is still a little difficult to follow.
Go look at the review scores of all of the top apps in the app store. None are below 4 stars, unless they are apps for services where users don't have much of a choice in apps, such as crap companion apps for hardware or national services that people are forced to use.