monetization

1# Monetization Strategy
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3End-to-end monetization guidance for Apple platform apps — from "should I charge?" to "here's your pricing page structure."
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5Sub-skills in this category: `external-purchases/` (US web checkout, which needs no entitlement under 3.1.1(a); entitlement-based links in other regions; commission-flip architecture) and `bundles-and-licensing/` (own-app bundles, Family Sharing, cross-developer suites, institutional volume licensing). Route there when the question is beyond the single-app price tag.
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7## When This Skill Activates
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9Use this skill when the user:
10- Asks "should I monetize my app?" or "is my app ready to charge?"
11- Wants help choosing between freemium, subscription, or one-time purchase
12- Needs pricing tier recommendations
13- Asks about free trial strategy
14- Wants to plan monetization for a specific app type (kids, therapy, productivity, etc.)
15- Mentions "pricing", "revenue model", or "how to make money from my app"
16- Wants to understand Apple's commission structure
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18## Process
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20### Phase 1: Readiness Assessment
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22Before recommending a pricing model, evaluate whether the app is ready to monetize. Ask these questions via AskUserQuestion:
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24**1. App Stage**
25- Pre-launch (idea/prototype)
26- Beta / TestFlight
27- Live with users (< 1K)
28- Live with traction (1K+ users)
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30**2. Value Proposition**
31- What problem does your app solve?
32- Who is the target user?
33- What alternatives exist (including doing nothing)?
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35**3. Current State**
36- Do you have active users?
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