Indie Mac/iOS apps are ditching subscriptions in favor of lifetime licenses and tight promos. The chatter centers on one-time buys like Liquid Noise and bold lifetime offers rolling out in 2025. [1]
Lifetime licenses are on the rise. Book Tracker offers a one-time lifetime license across iPhone, iPad, and Mac—no subscriptions—with iOS $15.99 and macOS $19.99. [2]
- Book Tracker — one-time lifetime license across iPhone, iPad, and Mac; no subscriptions; iOS $15.99, macOS $19.99. [2]
Time-limited promos are also a big part of the story. Weather Widget Magic 2.0 brings a refreshed UI and AI-enhanced features, plus a 48-hour Premium promo that makes it free for a limited window. [3] - Weather Widget Magic — 2.0 with AI features and new widgets; 48-hour Premium promo. [3]
Svegliare is pushing a contrasty promo, too: Ad removal is free for 1 week, and a Lifetime Support option is now $7.99 (down from $29.99) to help fund ongoing updates. [5] - Svegliare — Ad removal free for 1 week; Lifetime Support $7.99 (was $29.99). [5]
Black Friday deal culture is shaping indie visibility. The chatter centers on big-name Macs promos like Typinator and KeyCue at 33% off with code BLACK in November, plus UPLOCK offering 50% off for Lifetime and Individual, and Lifetime Family from Nov 24–Dec 1. [4] - Typinator — 33% off with code BLACK in November. [4] - KeyCue — 33% off with code BLACK in November. [4] - UPLOCK — 50% off for Lifetime and Individual; Lifetime Family promo window. [4] - Snippety — discussed as a BF-era price point around $30; potential discount. [4]
Bottom line: 2025 is angling toward lasting licenses paired with fleeting promos, a combo that could redefine indie app discoverability and earnings. [4]
References POST IDs: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]
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