Comments on: Maccast 2009.04.11 – Interview with Michael Simmons from Cultured Code

By: Roy from Fairfax, VA

Roy from Fairfax, VA — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:12:59 +0000

I don’t totally agree with your discussion on pricing. In my opinion, the pricing model for Things is about twice what it should be based on it’s usefulness and on the iPhone market. I have looked at buying Things for my iPhone several times and every time I look back to consider buying it, after I having forgotten the price, I decide it priced too high. The last time I looked, after listening to your podcast, I thought to myself, if it’s $5.99 I’ll buy it, then I rediscovered it was $9.99.

And the same goes for the Mac version. For $24.99 or even $29.99 I might consider buying it, but $49.99 is again too high in my opinion. I base my reasoning on the functionality of the product. It has a limited use. I’m sure it is great at what it does, but beyond that it does not offer much other functionality.

And that the iPhone version doesn’t directly reflect back to my desktop or iCal, even in some limit way, is disappointing. Offer a package deal (iPhone and Mac versions) for $29.99 and you’ve opened a big market. Currently with your pricing, you’ll probably make the same profit margin, but with half or less of your potential market.

By: Joe Smith

Joe Smith — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:05 +0000

Thanks for the podcast, Michael. Good listen for anyone interested or unaware of GTD apps and software development as well.
Things is great.
I never knew I could use an app like this, due to not having much variety in my day to day life. I’ve found it’s helpful even on a smaller scale for a specific project.

By: Dave from Temecula, CA

Dave from Temecula, CA — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:20:26 +0000

Great interview with Michael.

I’ve actually known Mike from working together YEARS ago and one thing that he’s never lost is that he’s absolutely passionate about the Mac platform. Glad to see that come through.

By: Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:03:54 +0000

Great discussion and the first episode I’ve listened to of MacCast. The app pricing advice was particularly helpful, and I have to say that I’m thinking about purchasing Things – sounds like it’s worth it.