Publish Your macOS App Outside the App Store

Publish Your macOS App Outside the App Store(picmal.app)

2 points by albertogalca 255 days ago | 4 comments

leakycap 255 days ago |

Why jump from one publisher with restrictions and costs (App Store) to another (Gumroad)?

Making a DMG and providing a download link seems trivial if you're already able to develop an app with a customer base.

albertogalca 255 days ago | |

In my case, I couldn't upload the app directly to the App Store without compromising its user experience. I had to take some extra steps that I wasn't happy about.

Regarding the provider, I totally agree — it's not the best option. However, I didn't want to deal with payments at the outset. How would you approach this?

leakycap 254 days ago | | |

I understand not wanting to deal with payments if it is a subscription - ongoing payments, especially small amounts, are not cost- or time-effective to collect.

I don't mind paying a distribution fee for things that help me, but as a somewhat-informed techy I don't have great feelings about buying from Gumroad (based on past experiences where the items I bought were substandard quality).

My question wasn't why not the App Store (I get that) so much as why play in anyone's sandbox if you don't have to? I'm glad you found something that works.