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Two years ago I released a Mac app (https://heyfocus.com/ https://heyfocus.com/) that couldn't be in the MAS due to sandbox restrictions (tried 3 times—frustrat
by Jasber 11y ago
Two years ago I released a Mac app (https://heyfocus.com/ https://heyfocus.com/) that couldn't be in the MAS due to sandbox restrictions (tried 3 times—frustrating experience).
I sat on it for an entire year because I was convinced nobody buys stuff outside of the AppStore anymore.
A year ago, the project still had really good traction, so I decided to try to sell it directly as a test (using Paddle.com).
Boy, was I wrong! TONS of people buy outside the MAS, and Focus is doing better than ever. If you're questioning it like I was, give it a shot.
- ThomPete 11y agoAnd there is a very good reason for that. People don't use the app store to find solutions to problems, they use google for that. I had my app all the way up on top selling apps on the MAS and it had no effect on my sales.
- zanedeg 11y agoI use focus everyday, thanks for the great app!
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- jonnynezbo 11y agoTwo things: - I use Focus, and it's awesome - I prefer to buy outside of the MAS, and always check to see if the developer sells directly before buying there
- metasean 11y agoTangent: From Firefox, if I increase the font n https://heyfocus.com/ https://heyfocus.com/ (for accessibility reasons) the buttons _come apart_ (specifically the right sides overlap the lower center of their button). Even with that font size increase, the text under the buttons is still extremely hard to read!
- chrisper 11y agoGood choice. I stopped using the AppStore because I hate how it connects an app to my apple ID. For example, when I came to the U.S. I had to create a new AppleID. So each time I want an app from the old AppleID I have to change to the German app store. Quite annoying.
- eliteraspberrie 11y agoDoes the Paddle checkout use Stripe?
- vsl 11y agoNo, it uses Paddle checkout.