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As threeseed mentioned, most free apps esp. those without a per-install revenue source (e.g., Wikipedia) will likely not use the new model and stick with the ol
by jeffxtreme 3y ago
As threeseed mentioned, most free apps esp. those without a per-install revenue source (e.g., Wikipedia) will likely not use the new model and stick with the old model which doesn't charge per app install
- lxgr 3y agoThe Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit, and these are exempt anyway.
- lwhi 3y agoIt's interesting seeing this play out. I suppose ultimately, the market is fragmenting and Apple is aiming to pull and set levels to encourage as many developers as possible to stick with the current system. I suppose they're counting on the fact that inertia and laziness will encourage continued loyalty when it comes to non free apps.
- jeffxtreme 3y agoRight I agree, the new model does seem quite punitive especially if you don't have an existing business model. Imagine a new developer publishes a free app without a plan for monetization, and then it goes viral. They would be on the hook for thousands of dollars. Unless they have a reason to switch most new apps will likely stick to the old model