I think if iOS developers were able to brand and band themselves together and build clout with consumers they could make an effect on certain policies. If they notify consumers that they want to provide the services that customers want, and Apple is the one getting in the way, they can begin to influence.

Are you of the opinion that there's no amount of developers or very popular apps that wouldn't make Apple reconsider policies? I believe this is a though in an oppressed paradigm. How else (other than potential legal action) Apple's decision to start allowing bitcoin wallets (arguably a direct competitor to Apple Pay) into the app store.