Marco ArmentOct 11, 2024

For reference, for the people saying I shouldn't raise my price:

Pocket Casts: $40/year
The Podcast App: $37/year
Castbox: $35/year
Castro: $25/year
…
Overcast: $10/year

I have no problem telling everyone this now: I'm raising my price in the near future.

I've only waited this long because I wanted to give you some new stuff at the same time!

Show threadBrian LewisOct 11, 2024
@marcoarment Why not a single price with no sub? I like supporting developers. Apps I don't use much though it's hard to justify on a recurring basis.
Show threadDanielOct 11, 2024
@HanBrolo @marcoarment one time purchase for recurring service value? How does that make any financial sense?
Show threadBrian LewisOct 11, 2024
@danielinoa @marcoarment I'm buying an app, not an ecosystem.
Show threadDanielOct 11, 2024
@HanBrolo @marcoarment
Overcast is a service, the app is just the interface. Services with recurring cost aren’t viable without recurring revenue.
Show threadBrian LewisOct 11, 2024
@danielinoa @marcoarment That's an implementation choice. I listen to podcasts only sporadically so paying for a service isn't practical.
Show threadDanielOct 11, 2024
@HanBrolo @marcoarment how much would you be willing to pay if it was a one-time purchase?
Show threadBrian LewisOct 11, 2024
@danielinoa @marcoarment $49 for a major version release.
Show threadSteve Riggins
@HanBrolo @danielinoa @marcoarment I’m over one time release pricing. Apps come and go. I’d rather support a higher cost over time but more likely to support a developer’s future now via subs. It feels bad, but i have an email folder of every subscription email and I just review it from time to time. I want a developer to know their income stream and not rely on these bursts and figure out when they can charge again.
Oct 11, 2024 at 5:53pmIvory for iOS