Late-2025 pricing for Mac and iOS apps is flipping the script: lifetime deals, free access, and one-time payments are front and center.
Promo snapshots – Shotomatic, a macOS screenshot automation tool, is offering 50% off a Lifetime License as an early-access deal [1]. Valid until November 15, the promo uses code EARLYBF50 and is pitched to give early adopters a longer ownership window. Also in the mix, Moneko is celebrating its launch with FREE Lifetime Premium Access for 48 hours [2]. To claim, followers upvote and comment “Ready,” then the developer DMs a link for the free pass, highlighting a push toward quick, lifetime onboarding for a budgeting app on iOS.
One-time pricing bets – TilePix charges £4.99 as a one-time payment for TileSet and TileMap creation on iPad and Mac [3]. Version 1.3 is noted as a major upgrade, underscoring how a one-off price can accompany meaningful feature bumps rather than ongoing subscriptions.
Early-access and limited codes – Momento is handing out free lifetime access to the first 50 people who follow the posted steps [4], a classic scarcity tactic to seed early feedback and community.
Feature-focused pricing – SplitSecond Pay 1.0.2 adds a 0% tip option and a “disable tipping” toggle, with PayPal/Venmo integration teased as a paid feature [5]. This hints at monetizing features rather than broadening a base price.
If late 2025 trends hold, more developers will blend lifetime options, free slots, and paid features to attract and retain Mac/iOS users.
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[Early Black Friday Deal] Shotomatic — Screenshot Automation Tool for Mac (50% off early access)
Mac app Shotomatic automates screenshots; early Black Friday 50% lifetime license discount; local saves, user Q&A.
View source[Free Lifetime Access] [48 Hours Only] Moneko: The Shared Budget App for Couples & Friends
Moneko launches shared budgeting beta; free lifetime access offered; users discuss DM limits and onboarding, with mixed reactions and features.
View sourceTilePix - TileSet and TileMap Creation App for iPad and Mac [£4.99, One Time Payment, 6/11/25] V1.3 Major improvements!
TilePix for iPad/Mac released with 1.3 improvements; pixel art, tilesets/maps; one-time payment; Apple Pencil support; PNG/ZIP exports to game engines
View source[$4.99/month → FREE Lifetime Access for first 50 people] Save memories and share with friends and family
Promotes Momento journaling app for iOS; offers lifetime access; people request codes; comparison to Apple's journal app.
View sourceSplitSecond Pay v1.0.2 - added the features you asked for!
iOS SplitSecond Pay update adds 0% tip, disable tipping, better share, fixes double history; planned PayPal/Venmo integration as paid feature.
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