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Yes. $99/year makes sense for everything Apple offers to get your software on the App Store, but that should be the only part that requires a subscription. You
by mortenjorck 17y ago
Yes. $99/year makes sense for everything Apple offers to get your software on the App Store, but that should be the only part that requires a subscription. You should be able to compile code for your own device for free.
Actually, I like the model that would create: If you want to sell your software, just subscribe and Apple makes it easy. If you want to avoid the App Store, then just go open-source, since now anyone can compile what you distribute.
The same tech-savvy audience that doesn't like the "choke point" of the App Store can just go full-on FOSS for iPhone development, which seems like a perfect fit.