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On AI Coding Tools and why Freemium Apps Still Have a Future

Nine to Five Mac wrote an article about “AI coding tools may be the end of freemium utility apps”. If the last three weeks are any indication of whether AI written apps can replace freemium apps the answer is both yes and no.

The Yes Illusion

Let’s start with the illusion that AI can vibe code your app. If you’re doing something like a task list or snake, or similar then the answer might be yes, to some degree but in that case it requires preparation.

On Payed Online Audiobook Library Subscriptions

For a long time you could choose between one credit or two credits per month with Audible, and you were limited to that one or two books. With time they increased the price, but they also added plenty of books that were included with the membership. At this point, if you’re not looking for a specific book you barely need credits anymore.

An Audible Plan With Temporary Ownership

Audible has a Standard plan. With this plan you spend 9 USD per month and you have access to one new book per month. You are free to read as much, or as little of the book as you desire. If you stop paying for this plan you lose your collection of books.