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Re:Apple announces upgrade to App Store pricing by le_vision on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @01:17PM (#33884612)
Highly niche and specialised apps could set such price points. Medical apps come to mind.
Re:Apple announces upgrade to App Store pricing by ralmidani on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @01:38PM (#33884925)
I would imagine any medical app/ERP/etc. would have creative ways to get users to not make a one-time purchase via the Apple. Although certain interpretations of the rules might mean they have to offer App Store signup as an option.
Re:Apple announces upgrade to App Store pricing by bmarquez on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @01:38PM (#33884917)
Yeah apps for pilots also came to mind, though I took a look and ForeFlight was $400/year on the iOS store, not a one-time fee.
Re:Apple announces upgrade to App Store pricing by sneak on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @04:47PM (#33887542)
Why charge $1000 once when you can charge $400 six times?

I refuse to use apps like this. None of my Apple IDs have payment information associated with them.

Re:Apple announces upgrade to App Store pricing by scarface74 on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @01:40PM (#33884949)
I’m not aware of many apps like those that aren’t done via a B2B licensing agreement outside of the App Store.
Re:Apple announces upgrade to App Store pricing by blowski on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @02:51PM (#33886046)
Early on, I remember there being a tactic for apps where the owner wants them to be findable in the App Store, but doesn't want any new buyers, they set the price to $10K. But these days, I think the most expensive apps are $1K - app.cash, vueCAD Pro and Cyber Tuner.