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Originally Posted by Apocalypto
It's not worth $5/yr for something you say you use everyday? I know we all like free things but if we want a healthy Marvin then we need to make it worth Kris's time to continue development.
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Agreed, I think most people don't realize the time and effort required to develop and support an app. Free is great, but I want to support devs (and authors, musicians) so they can keep making cool stuff.
In the past I preferred a single IAP. But, apps like Overcast Podcast Player, Weather Underground and WU's Storm Radar have changed my mind.
Overcast is free without restrictions and there are no ads. Optional patronage subscription via IAP is there to support the dev. I tried the app for a few weeks, then made an IAP. I will continue to do so.
Weather Underground and Storm both serve ads which can be removed with a $1.99/year subscription. You can use the same subscription for both apps, which is beyond generous for the price. Again, I have no regrets supporting WU.
I'm not certain if Apple would allow this, but... I think a single IAP to remove ads with optional patronage tiers (like Overcast's) would be fantastic. That way I can continue to support Marvin's dev, even after the IAP to remove ads, which benefits everyone.