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Ask HN: Using an iOS app to raise money for charity?
Was talking to a couple friends who do humanitarian work (full-time) and one of them came up with the idea of building an iPhone/iPad app primarily for the purpose of raising money for a charity. So, basically:
- The app would have some, but limited, utility (a very basic game, simple info on a disease or cause, maybe a directory, etc.)
- The app would be over-priced relative to its value (say, $4.99 or $9.99)
- After Apple takes their cut, all proceeds would be given to charity
- People are made aware via the app's store description, website, FB, etc.
Anyway, I thought I'd run the idea by the HN crowd for some feedback. Would Apple approve such an app? Could it work as a way to raise $5 to $10k for a cause? Is there any chance it could really take off?
Any feedback, ideas or criticism is welcome.
- J3L2404 16y ago30% of your donation goes to Apple, that's rich.
- st3fan 16y agoApple does not allow these kinds of apps. Even if you use their payment options. I think they simply do not wish the be associated with any specific charity. The common workaround is to have a Donate button that opens a link in Safari. To an external page where people can make the actual donation.
- callmeed 16y agoIs this explicit somewhere in their terms? Seems like a hard thing to define since people are free to do what they wish with their app revenue.