FelixJun 29, 2023
Christian Selig

I just released a really important Apollo update that adds the ability for users with remaining subscription time left to decline an automatic refund. Devs pay refunds out of pocket, and this will be about $250K, so I thank you for your consideration. ❤️

Also, this update includes an amazing "Goodbye Apollo Wallpaper Set” for your phone, tablet, or desktop, created by outrageously talented Apollo icon designers. You can unlock the pack with a donation that helps with refund costs. 🙂

Jun 28, 2023 at 9:27pmIvory for Mac
Show threadJae BloomJun 28, 2023
@christianselig Immediately declined a refund. :) You gave me so much enjoyment out of this app.
Show threadJordanJun 28, 2023
@christianselig I can’t find the wallpapers. I swear I’ve looked.
Show threadSamJun 28, 2023
@Jordanduke @christianselig Same here, pretty sure I’ve looked through every page of the app!
Show threadJordanJun 28, 2023
@SambaSpy @christianselig Ah. I had to force quit after the update and it shows up on launch or Settings > top left corner
Show threadDavid ZuminiJun 28, 2023
@Jordanduke @christianselig Settings > top left. Totally missed it for a bit despite actively looking for it too!
Show threadJordanJun 28, 2023
@davidzumini i had to force quit!
Show threadDavid ZuminiJun 28, 2023
@Jordanduke You may have to after unlocking the wallpapers too, FYI - I seemed to get stuck in the wallpaper view with no way back out.
Show threadDreaJun 30, 2023
@davidzumini @Jordanduke @christianselig Same here! I only found them when someone else pointed out where they were.
Show thread@[email protected]Jun 29, 2023
Same
Show threadJeremyJun 28, 2023

@christianselig Thanks for making and maintaining one of the best apps I have ever used, not just Social Media apps, but all apps.

I really look forward to following any project you work on.

Show threadsteve mookie kongJun 28, 2023
@christianselig Pro + Ultra user here. Thanks for such an awesome app. I was a one-time payment kinda guy, so didn’t need to decline refund, but would have otherwise.
Show threadBrandonJun 28, 2023
@mookie aha so was I but didn’t realize that was my problem. Came here looking for an answer why I didn’t see it. Thanks
Show threadGarthTheChickenJun 29, 2023

@mookie @christianselig

Me too. I kept reloading hoping the decline popup would appear. As usual the answer is in the comments

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Show threadChris RosaJun 30, 2023

@mookie @christianselig

ah hah...that's why i'm not getting the decline option. thanks!

Show threadChristopher LawleyJun 28, 2023
@christianselig This really sucks and I’m so sorry to see this happen Christian. Hopefully people decline. I look forward to whatever comes next from you. You’re an incredibly talented developer!
Show threadQuinn NelsonJun 28, 2023
@christianselig 😭
Show threadKendall SeaburyJun 28, 2023
@snazzyq @christianselig I wonder what is next 🤔
Show threadJ WadeJun 28, 2023
@ken147 @snazzyq @christianselig we are on pins and needles… literally, I built a bed of pins and needles to be able to say that.
Show threadAlex WatkinsJun 29, 2023
@snazzyq @christianselig this makes me extremely sad.
Show threadDaniel 🏳️‍🌈 Jilg Jun 29, 2023

@snazzyq IMO @christianselig is a treasure and we must protect him at all costs!

@tekphloyd

Show threadDean MayersJun 28, 2023
@christianselig Something is up with the receipts in this version. I have Ultra but I get this banner.
Show threadBill ChildersJun 28, 2023
@deandmx @christianselig I've got the same issue.
Show threadDavid RothJun 28, 2023
@Wildbill @deandmx @christianselig Same. “Bought" the wallpapers and got stuck on the “View Wallpapers” flow. It hasn’t shown me a spot to decline the refund.
Show threadDean MayersJun 28, 2023
@davidr @Wildbill @christianselig got stuck on the view wallpaper screen also and had to force quit. Can’t find how to get back to the wallpaper screen 😅
Show threadRobin DaughertyJun 28, 2023
@christianselig same issue here. Not sure if it’s related, but I had the TestFlight build installed, which might have caused some confusion. (Did you ship this build to the TF group also? Maybe there’s some way to contact the group so they know to switch to the App Store release?)
Show threadRobin DaughertyJun 28, 2023
@christianselig I might be getting a clue. Would this be expected behavior for a Lifetime purchase? There’s Ultra but no subscription receipt? I didn’t remember purchasing Lifetime but it makes sense to me now.
Show threadNoah Mittman Jun 29, 2023
@deandmx @christianselig Same, I haven't been able to reject the refund because of this
Show threadChristian SeligJun 29, 2023
@noah Are you yearly or monthly?
Show threadNoah Mittman Jun 29, 2023
@christianselig yearly
Show threadChristian SeligJun 29, 2023
@noah Are you on TestFlight or public App Store version?
Show threadNoah Mittman Jun 29, 2023
@christianselig I'm on the public version. Had uninstalled the app a while ago to remove the temptation to give Reddit any traffic, but just reinstalled Apollo from the App Store when you announced the refund screen was added
Show threadChristian SeligJun 29, 2023
@noah And you received no prompt? Huh, that's not good, and you're sure you have an active yearly subscription that hasn't expired? If so, can you go to Settings tab > About > Logs, and mention this issue in the email?
Show threadNoah Mittman Jun 29, 2023
@christianselig yuuuuup. just mailed the logs.
Show threadChristian SeligJun 29, 2023
@noah All I can think is, do you have like PiHole or some router level block enabled for some domains? Per the logs it doesn't even look like it's trying to check
Show threadChristian SeligJun 29, 2023
@deandmx Yearly or monthly?
Show threadDean MayersJun 29, 2023
@christianselig I got the ‘lifetime’ 🥴
Show threadChristian SeligJun 29, 2023
@deandmx Oh, no worries then, not a subscription and the lifetime of the app is about to cease, so there's nothing to handle there
Show threadSvenJun 28, 2023
@christianselig reinstalling the app to press the button…
Show threadAaronJun 28, 2023

@christianselig FYI, I see this on my app so I wasn't prompted. I'm pretty sure i have an active Ultra subscription.

I'll keep an eye on this but just letting you know in case it's a more widespread issue!

Show threadLANdalf the GreyJun 28, 2023
@harpaa01 @christianselig Same for me but I think mine is because I have Lifetime and there’s no real subscription to refund.
Show threadAaronJun 28, 2023

@tekeous @christianselig checking my receipts, that looks like what I did too. False alarm!

I did take the liberty to drop some $$$ in the tip jar though. Thanks Christian for a great app.

Show threadMatt CollinsJun 28, 2023
@harpaa01 @christianselig Same for me. Ultra but no offer to decline refund
Show threadAaronJun 28, 2023
@SockToy Might be worth double checking your iTunes receipts to see what Ultra you bought. For me it turned out I had bought a lifetime Ultra ages ago so I didn't actually have an active subscription.
Show threadMatt CollinsJun 28, 2023
@harpaa01 Oh. That might be it ;p
Show threadMatt CollinsJun 28, 2023
@harpaa01 Thanks!
Show threadAaronJun 28, 2023
@SockToy Yeah, I just kept giving Apollo money every time it asked so I assumed I had an active subscription but I guess I didn’t!
Show threadEshu MarneediJun 28, 2023
@christianselig Declined and bought the wallpaper pack. Christian, thank you so much for building Apollo. It was truly one of the best iOS apps ever made and I’ll miss it a lot. :(
Show threadJacob 🇨🇦Jun 28, 2023
@christianselig I just found the wallpapers if anyone is having troubles finding them. Top left on settings tab
Show threadAdam Bell Jun 28, 2023
@christianselig 🫂
Show threadShadJun 28, 2023
@christianselig man this sucks. Thanks for the amazing effort you’ve put forth over the years.
Show threadBryantJun 28, 2023
@christianselig I have Apollo open, and i have utlra+pro enabled. its not clear to me how to decline the refund, which I am very happy to do …
Show threadCody Dostal Jun 28, 2023
@ThereBryant @christianselig you might need to manually update it first. I had to