The number 1 problem with the App Store that everyone can see is the way that the ratings are calculated. They allow tons of obvious fake app reviews so apps get inflated 4.5 stars, then you go sort by "lastest" and every review is talking about how the apps don't work and are scams. So many examples. Someone is paying people to create accounts and leave positive reviews, which are fairly easy to identify even by machine. Let's take Amazon for example. They have been so successful as a company because people trust the reviews (again some issues). When the consumer knows they can trust the reviews and ratings, then the consumers, the developers, and the platform all profit from the built trust in the system.
Apple Announces App Store Changes, Including Expanded Pricing Up to $10,000
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rpmurray
macrumors 68020
So $10,001?
jayducharme
macrumors 601
The most amazing thing about the app is that a handful of people actually bought it!
Scam apps, hoping you accidentally buy it.
LeadingHeat
macrumors 65816
I wonder how many devs are going to jump on the $0.29 pricepoint, or if the majority will keep the $0.99 entry level app price? Seems like it's a lot more affordable for consumers if that's the case.
JM
macrumors 601
.29 subscriptions.
sherwinzadeh
macrumors 6502
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macos9rules
macrumors 6502
$10,000 is an insanely high price for an app.
ss2cire
macrumors 6502
Love this.
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With that said, a $10k app would probably be some specialized app for a very niche market.
Honestly, $99/year is actually very cheap for all the stuff that gets provided. It'd be nice but I worry about a price _increase_.
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LeadingHeat
macrumors 65816
TheOldChevy
macrumors 6502a
So the $10k could be a monthly fee ?
Kierkegaarden
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It will be interesting to see how pricing might change within categories and if price wars break out.
JM
macrumors 601
Of course. I mean just that .29 is likely going to be mostly subscription rates sincew it seems all the apps these days are subscription only.
mw360
macrumors 68020
99¢ will be the new ‘insanely expensive, one star’
racerhomie
macrumors 6502a
Have you heard of enterprise software solutions?
mknelson
macrumors member
The app they developed in Big Bang Theory? "Leonard mentions they may make a little money off the app, leading Howard to imagine building a place over the garage to escape his mother with the money, and Raj dreams of taking pretty girls on 'Submarine Rides'." (Big Bang Theory Fandom Wiki).
Seriously though - Apps for niche needs like tuning instruments, medical diagnostics could have that high a cost to offset the development work for a small market.
Seriously though - Apps for niche needs like tuning instruments, medical diagnostics could have that high a cost to offset the development work for a small market.
MrRom92
macrumors 65816
I remember when it came out. I remember later being able to install the IPA too
GSWForever8
macrumors 6502a
Who in the world would buy an app that costs $10,000? I can buy a Mac Pro with wheels and still have extra with that money.
Unlocking everything in Diablo Immortal.
ackmondual
macrumors 68020
Plot twist: They charge $50K because they somehow managed to get an exception to Apple's policy!
Abazigal
Contributor
Not even close.
Diablo Immortal Actually Requires Over $500,000 to Max Character
While many believed that it would take almost $100,000 to max out a Diablo Immortal character, one player reveals it may take much, much more money.
gamerant.com
Mr_Risin_Mojo
macrumors member
10K... well that's probably the price tag for the NFL Sunday Ticket app!
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