Pixelmator Pro one time purchase is dead !

[Runaway Train]

They’ll keep it around but pump new features into the sub. Maybe they will throw one timers a bone here and there but it’s likely moving forward those of us with the 1X will be flying in economy.

Now the initial sub pricing here isn’t so bad - but - and here’s the rub - once they lock you in they can price hike as they wish. MSFT just out of nowhere bumped me 1.3x to renew this year. Then there are the companies that give you no choice: Ulysses, Banktivity ,1PWD come to mind. No more 1X. Sub-up or go home.

I’d bet Apple takes the former approach but know that Investors LOVE subs, and they unfortunately are driving the bus.

 

[umbilical]

Does everything I need it to do so I'm not too fussed TBH

Until Apple announce "hey! you can't install anymore Pixelmator 3.7 on the latest OS (after Tahoe for example)", ONLY if you pay for a subs. 😡

 

[sporetham]

I’m using Pixelmator for app icon resizing in my Apple development workflow, and it’s meeting all my requirements. I’m satisfied with it and not considering alternative tools.

 

[Fuchal]

Being able to outright purchase a version of Pixelmator Pro that Apple won't defile is a bonus in my book.

 

[mike.coulter]

Hmm, seems like the option is still there for me?

 

[umbilical]

Standalone v3.8 and Subscription "Creator Studio" v4.2
• Enjoy full support for compressed RAW images from Sony Alpha ILCE-7M5, FUJIFILM GFX 100S Il, and FUJIFILM GFX 100RF cameras.
• Work with High Efficiency (HE) and High Efficiency Star (HE*) RAW images from Nikon Z5l| and Nikon Z50l| cameras.
• Open and edit RAW images from Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1RM2 cameras captured in High Resolution mode.
• Discover the updated template and mockup categories, including App Screenshot, Bento Grid, and Devices, now featuring new iPhone 17 mockups.

Subscription "Creator Studio" v4.2 only (all this are not on the 3.8)
• Open SVG files exported from Pixelmator Pro in Adobe Illustrator with improved compatibility
• Easily change layer opacity using number keys 1 through 9 in all supported tools
• Cycle through layer blend modes using the Shift-Plus and Shift-Minus keyboard shortcuts in all supported tools
Also Recently Added:
• Use the all-new Warp tool to twist and bend images, shapes, text, and even video layers by pushing and pulling individual points on a warp grid
• Automatically warp layers into common shapes like cylinder, arc, flag, and more with 12 smart warp presets, or quickly split layers into 3x3, 4x4, or 5×5 warp grids
• Explore two new collections of premium product and apparel mockups that make the most of the new warp functionality to quickly showcase your designs on t-shirts, mugs, and more

 

[umbilical]

Even Apple updated it to v3.8, you think is dead?

Because they will not add any new features like the Magic Warp.

I'm thinking buy the standalone but I feel like buy dead software, with no future features, is like keep a dead app but supported by the OS.

It feels Apple will continue release the 4.1 4.2... 5 on the subscription and the standalone dead on 3.8.1 3.8.2...