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by jakemor 2664 days ago
I created two weightlifting iOS apps - Lift Log and FitnessAI.

- Lift Log is a weightlifting journal that doesn't have any cloud functionality. It's been free for years, and I recently paywalled it at 7.99/mo or 59.99/yr (for all new and existing users). I received an incredible amount of backlash, but in the end it was worth it.

- FitnessAI uses all the data that Lift Log users generate to power an AI weightlifting coach. I charge 9.99/mo or 59.99/yr for that one with little pushback from users.

At the end of the day, you are affording your continued time and effort to maintaining your app, which is why I think a subscription model is fair.

Its not like we're writing books where all the user gets is v1.

They get v1-Infinity.

Its very easy to undervalue your work, don't!

And remember, you can always give anyone who asks free access, since you have unlimited supply :) Thats what I do for Lift Log.

Feel free to PM me if you want to talk more!

jakemny gmail com