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technology2 years ago

"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.

via The Verge|
#api-fees#ios-app#reddit
technology2 years ago

Reddit Faces Backlash Over Plan to Eliminate Third-Party Apps.

Reddit's plan to charge third-party apps millions of dollars in API fees has sparked widespread protests, with hundreds of subreddits planning to go dark for 48 hours on June 12. The move could kill off many third-party apps, including popular iOS client Apollo, which is facing a $20 million-a-year bill. Reddit's API pricing is far above what other sites charge, and the terms also require blocking ads in third-party apps, which make up the majority of revenue for some apps. The protest calls for a pricing decrease "by a factor of 15 to 20."

via Ars Technica|
#api-fees#mobile-devices#protest
business2 years ago

Elon Musk Plans to Sue Microsoft as Twitter is Dropped from Ads Platform.

Microsoft is dropping Twitter from its Smart Campaigns advertising platform due to Elon Musk's API fees, which cost $42,000 per month. In response, Musk threatened to sue Microsoft for "illegal" use of Twitter data, which seems unlikely. This move by Microsoft means even fewer advertisers will likely be putting ads on Twitter. Musk's behavior is driving advertisers and partners away from Twitter, making it a liability for businesses.

via Above the Law|
#advertising#api-fees#business