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On the first point, we agree. On the second point, the App Store is an OS-level Apple Service, two things that the Analytics purports to provide.

Considering that you can remove the App Store app from your home screen, I don't think it would classified as an OS-level service.

You can hide it, but it cannot be deleted. It will always appear in the App Library.

I was about to respond with "Of course, how would you download apps otherwise?" but I'm pretty sure that's your point so you may be right here...