Turns out, keeping an Android app alive on the Play Store isn’t just a "set it and forget it" deal. Developers are venting about the endless treadmill of updates, compliance checks, and policy changes—some calling it a "full-time job" just to stay listed. Between Google’s shifting rules, device fragmentation, and user expectations, even simple apps demand constant maintenance.

Editor’s Note: For small devs or indie creators, this grind can be a make-or-break issue. If maintaining an app eats up more time than building it, some might just walk away—shrinking the pool of innovative or niche apps. It’s a reminder that behind every app icon, there’s often an exhausted human.