> Maybe it's because a lot of users have absolutely no idea how much work it takes to write an app. I think part of it is the trust proposition too. Why do peo

> Maybe it's because a lot of users have absolutely no idea how much work it takes to write an app. I think part of it is the trust proposition too. Why do people pay {BIG NAME DEVELOPMENT COMPANY} {>$1} for an app in the desktop world? Support and upgrades. What are the two things that the app store has more or less excised from customer expectations w/ regards to a purchased app? Support and upgrades. Best of breed (aka Panic) aside, obviously. But you have to admit there are a lot more fly-by-night app developers than on desktop. Edit: It'd be interesting to see how "each feature costs $1" IAP would play out. (Odd parallels to the arguments cable companies are having re: a la carte pricing)