Pay-To-Win Leaderboards Undermine Perceived Fairness In Gamified Apps
Users express frustration that leaderboard rankings in games and gamified apps are driven by in-app purchases rather than actual skill, eroding trust in competitive rankings. The post surfaces this complaint alongside the poster's own alternative ranking product rather than elaborating on the underlying market gap.
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