

You get the basic features for free and can purchase a pro version with additional features if you enjoy using it. Ads just don't fit into a clean launcher.īesides, a lot of other apps have a so-called freemium model. Most of us, especially me, can't stand advertisements. What about placing some funny and colorful ads in between apps? Also, you wouldn't mind watching a short video before changing your app icons, right? No, just kidding, that won't happen. That's why we find it especially important to explain my decision and Niagara Launcher's monetization model.īut first, let's begin by going through the income sources of other apps: Alternative monetization strategies In the mobile world, subscriptions are not that well-received, though you often get the feeling that some developers switch to a subscription model to rip you off. But we heard from our community that some people couldn't stand subscriptions, so we also decided to offer Niagara Pro Lifetime with the same features and a higher but one-time fee. TL DR With our monthly/yearly subscription, we opted for a sustainable source of revenue to keep the project alive as long as possible. To keep prices fair for everyone, they can vary by country. Niagara Pro is our premium in-app upgrade to unlock all of Niagara Launcher's features. We offer multiple subscriptions, but all unlock the same content.
