I think the free-to-play model has been destructive for many apps and games. The rush to the bottom with $1 price tier, introduced by Apple, was also destructiv

I think the free-to-play model has been destructive for many apps and games. The rush to the bottom with $1 price tier, introduced by Apple, was also destructive in itself. The App Store is a huge market, fortunes have been built, but I know many indie developers who have been reluctant to adopt the F2P model. As a user, I don't like it either.