[chrisballinger]

I guess this will get lost in the noise, but a few years ago Apple relaxed its restrictions on IAP donations and allows developers to offer a "tip jar" where IAPs don't unlock any specific features. I've been shipping a free and open source app with a donate button on the App Store since mid-2017 [1].

1. https://chatsecure.org/blog/sustainable-open-source-starts-w...

[wavefunction]

Does Apple take their customary cut? I am not interested in "donating" to Apple.

[Wowfunhappy]

They do.

[diminoten]

Ever use a credit card to make a donation anywhere?

[allworknoplay]

Apple's cut is a hell of a lot more than 2.9% + $0.30.

[diminoten]

Never said it wasn't? Just pointing out how silly this stance is.

[catalogia]

Balking at the difference between 30% and 3% is just as silly to you as balking at the difference between 3% and 0%?

[diminoten]

Yes, because the balk is at the concept not the amount.

[hosteur]

Interesting. As someone who considers making an open source app with a tip jar like that I would be very interested in hearing how much that actually nets you if you want to share that info (Maybe via PM if you prefer)