The total price for the full version of the iOS version (Premium access, which I can’t easily find a list of what is included in the iOS Premium access version) is $14.99 and the full version (Ultimate version) of the Mac app is $49.99 for a grand total of $64.98. I truly understand the cost of software development, and the time, and effort needed to keep the software up to date for all of the different makes and models of cars out there, plus all of the different ODB reader hardware. But, I just can’t justify the cost of total purchase price of Mac and iOS version.
Now, I know you’re thinking it’s cheaper than most of the more advanced but “dumb” OBD scanners you can purchase in Auto stores. But, when you combine the cost of the software plus the cost of a reliable (I’ve tried different scanners from the cheap ones to the more expensive ones) OBD scanner the total cost can be anywhere from $84.98 to over $184.98 for the hardware and software.
And while that may be okay for a hobbyist that tinkers with cars or fixes cars for their friends. The price is too high for someone that just uses this software on their own personal vehicle.
My suggestions for the price of the Premium access iOS version should be $4.99, and the price of the price of the Ultimate version of the Mac application should be $14.99. If the developer wants to make more money, then the developer could offer In-App purchases for storing information of more than five vehicles, ten vehicles, and so on.
I believe this new pricing structure would in fact increase the developer’s sales.
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