Pricing experiments are lighting up indie Mac/iOS apps, from lifetime access to early-bird deals. Here’s a snapshot of how five builders approach pricing and what it could mean for growth.
GigDelivery+ offers a free 14-day trial, then a lifetime access option at $9.99, a model that blends trial conversion with a one-time payment [1].
BondBeyond pricing leans toward a freemium core—free to start, with optional $4.99 Basic and $14.99 Premium upgrades [2].
Talk2Me takes a different tack: lifetime access to any deck for the first 50 users, a bold move for momentum [3].
Strukt: Productivity Hub leans into an early-user deal for the first 999 users, promising a locked-in, discounted price [4]. The debate in comments touches on whether a €40/year price is too steep, and the dev argues this setup helps sustain ongoing updates while gathering feedback.
dontforgetdad-med-reminder pushes a 48% off yearly subscription for the next 200 users, a promotions-first approach to caregiving reminders [5].
Taken together, indie pricing runs the gamut from lifetime buys to short-term trials. The right model may hinge on perceived ongoing value and how quickly a dev can deliver it.
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New App GigDelivery+
New iPhone app GigDelivery+ tracks mileage, routes, earnings offline; version 1.5 adds faster flow, auto-start, lifetime access for $9.99.
View sourceTry my Couples App BondBeyond. It’s not new, but it has tons of relationship benefits.
Promoting BondBeyond iOS app; features, pricing; user notes login via phone number and Apple sign-in concerns.
View sourceTalk2Me helps couples connect [$4.99/week → FREE 1-Week Access for 50 people]
Solo developer promotes Talk2Me iOS couples questions app, offering lifetime free access to 50 users and seeking feature ideas.
View source[EARLY USER DEAL] Only for the first 999 users! Productivity App
iOS Strukt productivity hub launches; pricing debate, onboarding concerns, dark mode planned; roadmap to web/Android, early access benefits for subscribers.
View sourceBuilt an iOS app that identifies medication using AI + tracks doses for loved ones (yearly subscription 48% off next 200 users)
iOS AI med ID and reminder app; Don't Forget Dad; seeks feedback, promo codes; discussion of pricing, features, and improvements.
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