Raising app price 5x didn't hurt downloads
talkaboutdesign · x · 2026-08-19
An indie developer shared that raising the price of an app from $0.99 to $4.99 maintained its download numbers. The higher price point actually gave the app a premium feel without negatively impacting user acquisition.
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