Indie Mac and iOS devs are testing pricing tricks as they stretch from macOS to iPhone and spin up limited-time offers. From cross-platform launches to lifetime deals, small teams are chasing visibility in a crowded market.
• Quotes – macOS is expanding to iOS, with a 33.33% off promo until month’s end and the code QUOTESIOS to celebrate the debut [2].
• Statos – price slate shows Free with a Lifetime Access for $1 for a short release window; timing on App Store updates has stirred feedback and visibility chatter [1].
• Layerd – first 100 users unlock lifetime access for free (normally $29.99/year), a classic early-bird gambit aimed at building initial momentum [3].
• monoPlayer – a tidy bundle: a 30-day free trial, US$25 license, and a 20% discount for MacApps members using the code macapps-20 until the end of October 2025 [4].
• Svegliare – lifetime access is on sale for just $0.99 for 24 hours (normally $29.99), a pulse on how indie devs seed long-term value [5].
Across the board, these moves show indie teams leaning on cross-platform momentum and time-limited pricing to grow from a niche Mac audience to iPhone users and beyond.
Closing thought: watch which deals stick and how long App Store visibility quirks dampen or amplify early traction in 2025’s indie launch season.
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