Apple is collecting identifiable analytics

Quantum:

Surprised it isn’t already on their native Apple tracking blocklist.

It is intended and whitelisted by the first-party:

TechCrunch – 9 Jun 26

Apple's App Store rolls out personalized recommendations | TechCrunch

Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.

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The framing is developers benefit from it for app discovery purposes, therefore, it is legitimate usage:

For instance, developers will now be able to use rich images and videos in their product page header and search results that can highlight their new content or seasonal offerings, which could encourage existing users to return to the app to see what’s new. They can also organize all their different marketing materials in a new Asset Library, where they can store regularly used assets for things like in-app events and special sales or promotions. Developers can also showcase special offers and engage players on the Apple Games app.

Apple will also allow App Bundles for developers running subscription businesses, allowing them to partner with other developers to offer groups of subscription apps for a lower price than if bought as separate subscriptions.

Under the new system, developers will also be able to sell subscriptions to larger groups and organizations using new options to build multi-user in-app purchase experiences.