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over 5 years ago from Alex Hoffman, Product Designer
Hmmm, very interesting insight, I could totally see that being a thing. Also, I wonder if it's part of the reason so many apps are free with ads/in-app purchases. I know for games, they probably make hand over fist for in-app purchases.
Why monetize the product when you can monetize the audience? :)
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I do. The problem is very small teams create cheap apps as a springboard for their consulting...which makes them a lot more money.
Honestly what is more valuable to your career? Saying you made $150k charging for an app nobody heard about? Or made $30k for an app that everyone has? Unfortunately I see the latter all the time in the mobile application space.