Macrumors:
Setapp, an upcoming subscription service from MacPaw, aims to offer a Mac App Store alternative and change the way customers obtain software for their Macs. Setapp will make 40+ popular Mac apps available to Mac users for a flat monthly fee at launch, and there are plans to continually add new apps as the service grows.
Much like Netflix, Setapp will charge users a flat $9.99 fee per month, giving them access to a wide range of Mac apps like RapidWeaver, Marked 2, Ulysses, iMazing, iStat Menus, Toast Titanium, CodeRunner, Blogo, Pagico, and more. It’s an interesting concept that has already attracted quite a few app developers, and could attract many more popular apps should the concept catch on.
I don’t know if the Mac Community needs, wants or is ready for a subscription service like this. It will come down to the number and quality of the apps.
Really surprised there hasn’t been more speculation on Apple having an “Apple Subscription” service to expand on Apple Music.
$30-$50 a month for all apps / movies / music / books etc on iTunes.
Agreed, but its nice to have options.
And the long-term desirability of paying a recurring subscription fee for the continued use of several apps? I already know how I feel about that.
Doing the math, I can’t see how a developer can sustain a business with such little revenue. If we want quality apps that are well supported and improve with time, we have to pay a reasonable price for them.