The App Cubby Jr Sale
April 28, 2010 01:00 PM
One of the things that saddens me about the internet is how it tends to strip the humanity from human interaction. People hide behind the perceived anonymity to do some rather inhuman things. The App Store seems to have become a microcosm of those unhealthy tendencies. Developers are lambasted for charging anything over $0.99, reviews are often irrelevant and mean spirited, and most people have absolutely no idea the time, effort, and creativity that goes into the apps they buy.
Though I didn't intend for the App Cubby blog to become such a personal revelation of the life and challenges of an independent iPhone developer, that's what it's become, and I've received lots of positive feedback for being so open. In the spirit of that openness, I have some very big news...
Mrs. App Cubby (Elizabeth) and I are expecting baby #2!
These kids don't feed, clothe, and shelter themselves you know, so we've decided to hold an "App Cubby Jr" sale. This week only, you can buy any App Cubby app for twice the normal price! 100% of proceeds go toward diapers, food, our insurance deductible, and other baby related expenses.
If you think this is just a greedy publicity stunt, don't buy any of my apps this week. But if you appreciate my attempts to humanize iPhone development, recognize all the hard work I've put into my apps, and want to see the ambitious apps currently in development, please consider purchasing one (or all) of my apps this week while they are "on sale."
david
App Cubby
**Note: I've made the hard decision of removing Health Cubby from sale. I'll post about that decision soon, but I didn't want people paying $14 for an app that is no longer in development.
Though I didn't intend for the App Cubby blog to become such a personal revelation of the life and challenges of an independent iPhone developer, that's what it's become, and I've received lots of positive feedback for being so open. In the spirit of that openness, I have some very big news...
Mrs. App Cubby (Elizabeth) and I are expecting baby #2!
These kids don't feed, clothe, and shelter themselves you know, so we've decided to hold an "App Cubby Jr" sale. This week only, you can buy any App Cubby app for twice the normal price! 100% of proceeds go toward diapers, food, our insurance deductible, and other baby related expenses.
If you think this is just a greedy publicity stunt, don't buy any of my apps this week. But if you appreciate my attempts to humanize iPhone development, recognize all the hard work I've put into my apps, and want to see the ambitious apps currently in development, please consider purchasing one (or all) of my apps this week while they are "on sale."
david
App Cubby
 | Gas Cubby Sensible car care. Gas Cubby is the ultimate tool for tracking gas mileage and vehicle maintenance. Whether you're a hypermiler, or just want a reminder to change the oil, Gas Cubby will help save you money and keep your vehicle operating at its peak. |  |
 | Trip Cubby Mileage log made simple. Trip Cubby is a polished, full featured app -- essential for anyone who needs to track mileage for tax deduction or reimbursement. | |
 | KaleidoVid Video Kaleidoscope. Point the camera at everyday objects to create beautiful kaleidoscopic images. Tap the screen to freeze the image. Save or share it on Twitter, Facebook, or via email, then tap to do it again. | |
**Note: I've made the hard decision of removing Health Cubby from sale. I'll post about that decision soon, but I didn't want people paying $14 for an app that is no longer in development.