Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 17 and macOS 14 betas

Re:Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 1... by tcmart14 on Wednesday June 07, 2023 @06:31PM (#36234563)

This is an interesting idea, but I can see it being either good or bad, especially depending on the fee. Lets say Apple does this, its $25 per year to list an app on the app store. If you have less than 4 apps, its a deal. If you have 4 apps, its a wash. But if your an indie developer with 6 apps, not it is costing you more. Of course, if they went this route, I guess they could offer both pricing. $99 for developer and you get, theoretically, unlimited app entries, but you can also pay per app.

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Re:Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 1... by Alupis on Wednesday June 07, 2023 @06:49PM (#36234742)

This isn't an idea - this is how it works everywhere except Apple.

You pay for the benefits of being listed in a curated app store - such as Play Store, Microsoft Store, Steam store, etc. The benefits include discovery, audience, services (billing, distribution), etc.

But you don't pay anything for the privilege of making an app. That's just absurd.

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Re:Apple removes $99 dev account requirement for first iOS 1... by lockhouse on Wednesday June 07, 2023 @08:33PM (#36235594)

It doesn't cost anything (other than hardware costs) to make a hobby app for personal use on Apple platforms either. They charge for the App Store and notarization (app signing).

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