Change Pro version to subscription

Fcgiii

Changing to a subscription model drives users away. I have been using Microsoft office since it first arrived on the scene and Word longer than that.You paid for it, you owned it.

Then they introduced the subscription model. I stuck with Office 2010 as whatever new features introduced were not worth it.

Then they susetted the paid versions.

So I quit using Office. I miss it but i will get along.

The Nomad

The lack of subscription is why I considered this App. I have always purchased software that I need and have no problem paying for updates when they were released, but when I felt the time was correct. I was a huge user of several Adobe products for over a decade and spent thousands on their software. Since it became subscription only I have spent money on alternatives.

Several Apps have an initial Pro purchase and then an optional additional purchase for when there are major upgrades. Even Apple's Final Cut Pro does this. When a new version is released I can choose when/if I want to upgrade. My existing FinalCut Pro does not stop working. I would have no issue with paying for major upgrades to Diarium but if it was a subscription only model that pushes me out the door. I do not want a bunch of ongoing and randomly spaced out future costs that are part of the subscription model.

OrigamiManguy

I dont have much I want to say besides wanting to express my appreciation for your commitment to Diarium. I'm absolutely loving Diarium, it's such a nice thing to have at the end of a day writing about what I've done while being able to customize all these little things for each day, it's really been a delight to use. If I'm being honest the no subscription aspect is what solf me on buying this app and, on android at least, It's really the only app that isn't doing a subscription based model. I'm happy to hear you're sticking with your guns on this one.
Please keep up the amazing work!

grtrttutyu

I'm not against subscription model if it's worth the price.

I use Chrono.me app, a habit tracker. It charges only €1,50 per year. I've used it for 4 years already but the total price is still cheaper than most one-off lifetime charges of other apps.

I love the app and I feel good supporting the developer.

RobClark

You clearly have too much money!

mettadudu

timo I love your honesty here. I have been thinking the same thing for ages about many subscription apps. What actually is the big cost to run it? Glad to hear you say you have little ongoing costs.

lkanelik

As an alternative to the annual subscription, it is more attractive to sell a periodically renewed version of the program at a discount to existing users. This would make both of us happy.

UlliKulli

Maybe the way of premium features with extra onetime payment could be considered? Most wanted features can be realized and bring in extra money. Just my thoughts.

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