Let’s be honest: free apps were ruining the vibe.
Apple’s latest move—banning free apps from the App Store and setting a $1 minimum—isn’t just bold. It’s brilliant. And if you’re upset about it, you probably weren’t part of the luxury ecosystem to begin with.
Premium = Better
Apple has always been about premium experience. We’re not here for the clutter. We’re not here for glitchy, ad-infested apps made by someone who quit coding halfway through a tutorial.
The truth?
✅ A $1 price tag filters out the junk.
✅ It rewards developers who actually care.
✅ And it keeps the App Store clean, stylish, and exclusive—exactly how we like it.
Why should we have to scroll past a sea of trash apps just to find one that works? A dollar isn’t just a price. It’s a signal: this app is worth my time.
No More Race to the Bottom
For too long, developers were pressured into making everything free just to compete. Then they had to cram their apps full of ads or shady microtransactions to survive. Now? They can focus on quality, not clickbait.
Good design, clean code, and user respect should win—not whoever can give away the most stuff while secretly selling your data.
$1: The Cost of Entry to a Premium World
Look—if $1 is too much for you, maybe rethink where you’re spending your time. You’re scrolling on a phone that probably cost more than your rent, and you can’t pay a dollar to support an app that respects you? Please.
Apple isn’t trying to price people out. They’re raising the bar. And honestly, it’s about time.
So here’s to fewer ads, cleaner screens, and apps that don’t feel like digital landfill. I’m here for it.
And if you’re not?
Enjoy your Android.
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