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If you think of shareware now as "free with in-app purchases", it's probably never been stronger (or more profitable).
by mysterydip 7y ago
If you think of shareware now as "free with in-app purchases", it's probably never been stronger (or more profitable).
- LocalH 7y agoOne of the defining traits of shareware is that you could give someone a copy of such software. The modern App Store is not really like shareware in that sense. A curated walled garden is a bit too restrictive for the true shareware concept, IMO
- mysterydip 7y agoIn the pure sense I agree. I'd much rather be able to get apps from anywhere or anyone. Trying to give friends iOS games I'm working on is a major pain. At least with Android I can upload an APK somewhere. The original purpose behind giving anyone a copy was advertising and distribution, which is done differently nowadays. Rarely does anyone I know give someone a thumbdrive or equivalent of a piece of software, instead a website or app store link is shared.
- tonyedgecombe 7y agoThere is a lot more competition now, especially in the App stores.