Personally I've thought this over a few times as has many others. As a software dev myself I'm fully aware that at least internet facing software must be maint

Personally I've thought this over a few times as has many others. As a software dev myself I'm fully aware that at least internet facing software must be maintained and that maintenance is actual work and should be paid. On the other hand there are so many apps where a subscription feels flat out dumb, so here are some alternatives: - tokens instead of subscriptions. Just don't make it another dumb whaling business or a toddler trap. E.g: local play free, networked game takes one token from one player. I'd be happy to not have to type payment details into my kids phones. You could even make a social thing out of it. Maybe I'll pay as much but 1. if I stop using it won't drain my bank account until I realize (making me feel stupid) 2. I don't lose access to my data. - meaningful upgrades/add ons - yearly releases - monthly but with perpetual license for the last paid release (Jetbrains model)