The new subscription model could also be implemented in the Mac App Store, which made it possible for MacPaw to bring CleanMyMac X to the Mac App Store. In 2018, with the release of CleanMyMac X, MacPaw made it available as a one-year subscription in addition to its existing perpetual license. MacPaw’s CleanMyMac X, one of the best macOS maintenance applications, is finally on the Mac App Store.īefore 2018, CleanMyMac was used on a “perpetual” license model and released major versions that existing customers could purchase at a discount - a model that wasn’t possible on the Mac App Store. It’s clear Apple hasn’t given up on the Mac App Store, and today, another popular app is making its first appearance.
In early 2019, we saw Microsoft Office come to the App Store with the option to purchase a subscription using in-app purchase. Over time, Apple has been working to tweak the rules to allow popular apps to enter the App Store, though. Due to sandboxing rules and limited options for upgrade pricing, some popular applications are still not available for purchase. There’s a lot to like about the Mac App Store for consumers and developers, but there’s also a lot to dislike as well.
