Google puts a shocking number on the risk of sideloading Android apps
The Play Store is supposedly 50 times safer

One of the key factors driving many users to choose Android over iOS is the openness of Google's operating system, inviting broader appeal among tinkerers and enthusiasts. However, for better or worse, Google has started challenging its own idea of Android over the last few years by imposing various restrictions on Android to discourage app sideloading and ensure more safety for users.