Personally, I didn't think twice about $20, and after using it for a day, wouldn't think twice about paying $40, either.
No question, the price of the OF-iPhone does seem steep when you compare it to the price of many of the first round postings on the app store. But given the quality of Omni's software, their proven track record, commitment to the mac, and the fact that you know they are going to be around long enough to get to versions 3, 4, 5, .... , I think this is short-sighted way to appraise OF's value. Sure, if a phone-based to do list is all someone needs, OF may not be a smart purchase for them. But OF is a way more complicated and versatile application than that. It should also be remembered that OG extended generous discounting to BetaTesters (actually, anyone who pre-ordered).
Pragmatically, it may end up being a good idea for OG to extend a modest discount to people who buy the OF iPhone app -- say a $10 discount on the person's next purchase of OG software (e.g. discount on future purchase of OF desktop or other OG software). Apple would have no problem at all with that, and OG may actually come out ahead with such a marketing strategy as a way to attract shoppers on the App Store who may have never heard of OmniFocus, OmniOutliner, etc. (Hey, maybe even a $20 discount, but redeemable same day or same week only ... )
- Art
No question, the price of the OF-iPhone does seem steep when you compare it to the price of many of the first round postings on the app store. But given the quality of Omni's software, their proven track record, commitment to the mac, and the fact that you know they are going to be around long enough to get to versions 3, 4, 5, .... , I think this is short-sighted way to appraise OF's value. Sure, if a phone-based to do list is all someone needs, OF may not be a smart purchase for them. But OF is a way more complicated and versatile application than that. It should also be remembered that OG extended generous discounting to BetaTesters (actually, anyone who pre-ordered).
Pragmatically, it may end up being a good idea for OG to extend a modest discount to people who buy the OF iPhone app -- say a $10 discount on the person's next purchase of OG software (e.g. discount on future purchase of OF desktop or other OG software). Apple would have no problem at all with that, and OG may actually come out ahead with such a marketing strategy as a way to attract shoppers on the App Store who may have never heard of OmniFocus, OmniOutliner, etc. (Hey, maybe even a $20 discount, but redeemable same day or same week only ... )
- Art
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