Miscellaneous

Got to update the metadata base

You can turn off automatic updates

yeah, android is just as bad

It depends on the app. I have my Galaxy set to not allow auto-update and to not notify me of new updates. That way, it doesn't bug me.

I get an update for my Android every other month or so.

Rarely do I even feel like my phone improves after the updates. I know it’s time to upgrade but still, I wish I could say “oh cool, great update!”.

Forces us to upgrade phones with larger storage

The phone updates itself so long as it is connected to a power source and WiFi. I let it do it’s thing while I sleep.

I don't know but it gets on my nerves

It’s the app creator and not Apple that makes the updates. So it all comes down to each individual app.
Updates makes the apps better, faster, more stable.

If it’s annoying, just enable auto updates, and it does it in the background without you ever knowing :)