It’s funny the number of blog posts I have cooking in the back of my mind, only to discover that @gregmorris has already written them. Here’s one: ‘I Rent My Entire Life’

Developers who used to sell apps for a one-off price now charge yearly, and the app stops working when the subscription lapses. I understand why they do it, ongoing development needs ongoing funding, and I defended the modelat the time. The economics make sense for developers. What I didn’t fully appreciate at the time was the cumulative effect on the person paying.