Indie Mac and iOS apps are flipping monetization on its head. After creator feedback, some devs drop lifetime access, others keep a free tier with paid unlocks, and a few go full one-time purchases. Here’s what’s happening now.
Invoice ASAP is now free with lifetime access for 48 hours, a bold pivot after user input. It’s a no-subscription approach that contrasts with many small-business tools—and it spotlights EU availability concerns that complicate pricing signals. [1]
Iris Flow combines a generous free tier with a paid route: a lifetime option at $9.99. The 3-second long-exposure mode remains free to test, while longer capture and pro features unlock through the lifetime offer. [2]
TilePix is a one-time purchase at £4.99 for TileSet and TileMap creation on iPad and Mac. It aims to give artists full creative control without a recurring fee. [3]
Flowify keeps a free basic tier, then leans on a limited lifetime unlock promo—$4.99 for permanent access to data insights and extra themes (normally $14.99). [4]
DictaFlow pitches a privacy-first hold-to-talk dictation tool for Mac with a generous free tier and no background monitoring. [5]
Indie makers are testing monetization knobs, but signals stay noisy as they ship trials, promos, and one-time buys.
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🚀 Update: After your feedback — Invoice ASAP is now free (lifetime access!)
Invoice ASAP update: free lifetime access, user feedback-driven features, pricing confusion, EU availability concerns, bug fixes, ongoing improvements, and updates.
View source🌊 Just launched my iOS app — Iris Flow Long exposure came [ Year - $4.99 | Lifetime $9.99 ]
iOS Iris Flow launches, handheld long-exposure camera; free 3-second tier; seeks feedback on blur and stabilization.
View sourceTilePix - TileSet and TileMap Creation App for iPad and Mac [£4.99, One Time Purchase, 6/10/25]
TilePix release for iPad/Mac; tile set/map tool with one-time purchase; emphasizes exports and keyboard shortcuts.
View sourceFlowify: Focus & Habits Tracking.
Flowify 2.0 update improves UI and data visualization; free basic use, lifetime unlock sale; tester codes requested.
View sourceDictaFlow: Privacy-first voice dictation tool for Mac (hold-to-talk, no background)
DictaFlow Mac dictation tool discussed; free tier; subscription; compared with Spokenly, superwhisper, macwhisper; mixed feedback.
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