The crux of the issue is not as many people will do this so app devs will be less inclined to release the good OSS

Buy a pocketbook and don’t log into any accounts. Fuck em. I keep mine airgapped.

Yup. I use the PWA so I don’t even need to install it. Wish this was more widespread.

The early mobile phone apps conditioned people to expect things free.

I donate to any project, open or closed source if it’s worth it.

Yup. I did something similar at uni. Also the nearest professional body branch might have regular talks/visits to local factories/power stations.