Nothing against subscription apps. But as more and more apps go subscription based, i think ultimately it won't be good for business. I mean I could see people suddenly having like 50 monthly subscriptions or more. It could get out of control.
Good decision, every better app should be on a subscription model, $2-3/month is a really not that much.
Everyone wants a free stuff, which is totally disgusting.
Subscription = better product = less time wasted and a better experience for you.
Why you can't understand this.
So please don't cry!
Don't blame.
Good decision, every better app should be on a subscription model, $2-3/month is a really not that much.
Everyone wants a free stuff, which is totally disgusting.
Subscription = better product = less time wasted and a better experience for you.
Why you can't understand this.
So please don't cry!
Don't blame.
Good decision, every better app should be on a subscription model, $2-3/month is a really not that much.
Everyone wants a free stuff, which is totally disgusting.
Subscription = better product = less time wasted and a better experience for you.
Why you can't understand this.
So please don't cry!
Don't blame.
Good decision, every better app should be on a subscription model, $2-3/month is a really not that much.
Everyone wants a free stuff, which is totally disgusting.
Subscription = better product = less time wasted and a better experience for you.
Why you can't understand this.
So please don't cry!
Don't blame.
Well I don’t agree with that. Often there is very little improvement on subscription based services. If there is regular (and usefully) feature releases then it might make sense. But not for a journal app.
I'm happy enough with the Day One I've paid for in full. They promise this will not change, therefore no gripes. However, the slow trickle of apps toward subscription is becoming a flood. I for one will not sign up for a subscription app. I will pay out a significant amount for a one off payment for a truly good application, for example I just paid out heavily for 'Things 3'. Had it been subscription, then I would have just given up on it. These developers must know what they're doing. At least, I hope so for their sake, because when times get hard, subsriptions are very often the first thing to go.
I'm happy for the most part with Day One as it stands, I've been hungering for more of the features they're promising in premium. I also fall into the category of users that get the discount of 50%, which puts it to $24.99/year and that's locked in for the life of the account. I'm thinking $2.10/mo for the app is not unreasonable. That's especially given the fact that this is one of very, very few apps I use quite literally on a daily basis and have for years, and I've gotten a heck of a lot out of.
Good decision, every better app should be on a subscription model, $2-3/month is a really not that much.
Everyone wants a free stuff, which is totally disgusting.
Subscription = better product = less time wasted and a better experience for you.
Why you can't understand this.
So please don't cry!
Don't blame.
I really do not understand the objection to some developers taking to a subscription method for the whole application or offering premium features. Almost universally you get many additional benefits as a result.
My subscription to Office 365 allows me to use 5 computers (Mac or Windows), iPads, etc. for a reasonable monthly fee. Includes all updates and any new major versions. My subscription to 1Password ensures that development continues and gives me access to a whole bunch of new features I didn't have before - plus, again, different OSes and platforms. Setapp provides me with some damn decent software and my fee goes to help fund the continued development of those apps (some of which go beyond that and offer even more extra value content or service). I use Textexpander and it's been updated pretty frequently - and I know that it'll help continue to fund its development. And I find the £10/month Photoshop bundle to be saving me dosh comparison to the initial upfront cost I've paid in the past (RIP ancient copy of Photoshop gathering dust).
There are alternatives out there if people don't like it. And there's nothing to stop other people from developing their own apps to fill the gap and charging (or not charging) whatever they like. Just don't moan to the original developers and expect them to offer you stuff for free. If it's a subscription, you may find that it costs not much more than the upgrade would have cost over the year. Or maybe even cheaper. It's up to the developer.
It's an individual's choice whether to continue paying for something they find value in. If not, fine - go elsewhere.
Because it's not a stainable model.
Good decision, every better app should be on a subscription model, $2-3/month is a really not that much.
Everyone wants a free stuff, which is totally disgusting.
Subscription = better product = less time wasted and a better experience for you.
Why you can't understand this.
So please don't cry!
Don't blame.
Yup. This is a terrible "model", and displays a complete ignorance of what the market demands.
Because Microsoft gave you value for that with multiple computers and substantial OneDrive space which alone is probably with it.I really do not understand the objection to some developers taking to a subscription method for the whole application or offering premium features. Almost universally you get many additional benefits as a result.
My subscription to Office 365 allows me to use 5 computers (Mac or Windows), iPads, etc. for a reasonable monthly fee. Includes all updates and any new major versions. My subscription to 1Password ensures that development continues and gives me access to a whole bunch of new features I didn't have before - plus, again, different OSes and platforms. Setapp provides me with some damn decent software and my fee goes to help fund the continued development of those apps (some of which go beyond that and offer even more extra value content or service). I use Textexpander and it's been updated pretty frequently - and I know that it'll help continue to fund its development. And I find the £10/month Photoshop bundle to be saving me dosh comparison to the initial upfront cost I've paid in the past (RIP ancient copy of Photoshop gathering dust).
There are alternatives out there if people don't like it. And there's nothing to stop other people from developing their own apps to fill the gap and charging (or not charging) whatever they like. Just don't moan to the original developers and expect them to offer you stuff for free. If it's a subscription, you may find that it costs not much more than the upgrade would have cost over the year. Or maybe even cheaper. It's up to the developer.
It's an individual's choice whether to continue paying for something they find value in. If not, fine - go elsewhere.