Ask HN: Why is iTunes not in the App Store?

[Aaronn]

Why is iTunes not on the Mac App Store? I believe it is pre-installed on Macs but what if the user deletes it but still needs it?

I know you can download it online here: https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

but wouldn't it be much easier if it was just in the app store?

http://cl.ly/image/3R352W101M3b

[frozen11b]

Did you just suggest the ability to DL an app with the app that is doing the DLing. if you delete the app.... Please tell me your trolling...

[vimy → frozen11b]

The mac app store is a standalone app.