"Narwhal for Reddit App Implements $3.99/Month Subscription Model, Despite Rejected Tiered Pricing"

Narwhal, a surviving third-party Reddit app on iOS, has announced a monthly subscription fee of $3.99 to cover the costs of using Reddit's API. The developer, det0ur, explained that Reddit's new usage-based API pricing forced them to pivot to a paid subscription model. Initially, det0ur considered different subscription tiers based on API calls, but later decided on a flat monthly rate to simplify the payment process for users. The fee is set to come into effect in a week or two, and there are currently no plans for a lifetime unlock option.