Indie iOS/macOS apps are stacking promos with subscription tweaks to win installs and build perceived value. Across six discussions, pricing moves are reshaping how users sign up and stay engaged.
Anxiety Pulse An in-app upgrade costs $4.99 to unlock unlimited history and analytics. The 1.3.0 update adds Spanish UI, underscoring how price gates pair with feature bets. [1]
Interval Timer A 48-hour promo makes Interval Timer lifetime free, promoted as a $24.99 value. Scarcity lures first-time users and tests how price perception drives conversions. [2]
Habit Tracker A comment flags pricing misalignment: a monthly sub can feel priced like a lifetime, and testers want clarity about value. Indie makers watch how pricing signals value over time. [3]
Rizume To celebrate 3K downloads, Rizume offers Lifetime for free for 24 hours. Promotional events like this spark quick reviews and early momentum. [4]
SmartRSS SmartRSS works on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and uses sync services; the convo circles around promo codes while keeping a freemium model. Some readers request free lifetime codes; others push for honesty about promos. [5]
Eated Eated 2.0 adds an AI Health Coach, faster food tracking, daily recommendations and weekly reports. The update emphasizes perceived value through features rather than price cuts. [6]
Closing thought: Promo and subscription tests show indie apps chasing rapid signups while shaping long-term value. The winner will be the model that pairs immediate wins with durable user trust.
References
Anxiety Pulse: 1.3.0 version, Spanish language / UI fixes
Anxiety Pulse 1.3.0 released; adds Spanish language, UI fixes, new triggers; simple anxiety tracker with $4.99 in-app upgrade, more coming.
View source[$24.99 → Lifetime FREE] Made my Interval Timer App Lifetime Free for the Next 48 Hours!
iOS interval timer promo; app free for 48 hours; requests watch support, monospaced digits, dynamic island timer, and timer sequences.
View sourceMy most polished app is finally out
Polished habit-tracker released on iOS; features long-term and monthly challenges; pricing concerns and UI praised; beta testers applauded.
View source[$39.99 -> Lifetime FREE] Made my app LIFETIME FREE to celebrate first IAE
Rizume app hits 3K downloads; lifetime free 24 hours; asks reviews; feature requests; Mac/web plans; iPhone/iPad focus privacy data security.
View source[$19.99 lifetime] SmartRSS - AI-Powered RSS Reader
SmartRSS AI RSS reader for iOS/macOS; freemium; seeks features like iCloud sync, Twitter feeds, folders; promo code discussion.
View sourceJust released a fresh update of Eated – AI nutrition coach app. We're excited to hear your feedback.
Post announces Eated 2.0 update, AI health coach, faster tracking, no calories, recommendations daily, reports, USDA guidance, App Store link.
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