Aren't all native desktop apps effectively "bootstrap" and doesn't that consistency convey a level of affordance that only comes with standardization/popularization?
Are you going to ask iOS developers to stop using the Master-Detail Application, Tabbed Application, Cards-based Application or Page-based Application templates next?
Hate on it all you want because you think it is boring and generic, but at least acknowledge that it provides value, especially in circumstances when the alternative is an interface created by someone who likely lacks the chops to create a well-designed coherent interface.
Are you going to ask iOS developers to stop using the Master-Detail Application, Tabbed Application, Cards-based Application or Page-based Application templates next?
Hate on it all you want because you think it is boring and generic, but at least acknowledge that it provides value, especially in circumstances when the alternative is an interface created by someone who likely lacks the chops to create a well-designed coherent interface.