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Originally Posted by Dopedangel
Mobile apps have gone on to freemium models and you should think about it.
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Dopedangel - had to look that up to make sure it wasn't radioactive
I don't 'like' the Free & Pro model, as it's commonly used. It's a hassle for the developer in deciding what should be in each and often with Pro you get features you don't need nor even want on your machine. It can annoy users when what they perceive as some trivial new feature is made available in Pro and not in Free. And what comes after Pro, oh, yes Ultimate and so the sago [sic] continues Ψ
The Pro version of the gadget I mentioned for which I've contributed three times more than the price ($25) adds a feature that allows it integrate with 3rd Party data sources, most of which cost more than $25 each! I regard that as a 'legit' instance of the freemium model. If you don't need the extra data sources then there's little reason to buy Pro, other than to avoid the annual begging bowl.
I don't know for certain that that last suggestion is actually so, maybe it still invites one to make a donation.
BR