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Is there a massive amount of data entry that is not suited for an iPad or phone(iOS/android) ?
Given the fact that you can probably record the video of the lift using the device camera, plus a few more obvious advantages...wouldn't it be better to do it this way ?
Plus your distribution+billing is also sorted (using the Play Store/App Store).
Sell it like a normal product. This was the way commercial software worked for decades. They buy a license. They download it and register it while connected to the internet. They then take it offsite. Then, have an option to be paid to be on call for support when a meet is happening. That way nobody is surprised if something doesn't work.
Encrypting results seems indistinguishable from holding the customer's data hostage. That's not a great place to be, especially if an event is in Outer Qlyphm and the participants want their results now , not when the caravan returns from civilization. Just charge for the software, provide a download link, and have a simple activation step. Most of your users are not going to be technically capable of bypassing even…
>your users are not going to be technically capable Did you just assume weightlifters aren't technically capable?
- Lift Log is a weightlifting journal that doesn't have any cloud functionality. It's been free for years, and I recently paywalled it at 7.99/mo or 59.99/yr (for all new and existing users). I received an incredible amount of backlash, but in the end it was worth it.
- FitnessAI uses all the data that Lift Log users generate to power an AI weightlifting coach. I charge 9.99/mo or 59.99/yr for that one with little pushback from users.
At the end of the day, you are affording your continued time and effort to maintaining your app, which is why I think a subscription model is fair.
Its not like we're writing books where all the user gets is v1.
They get v1-Infinity.
Its very easy to undervalue your work, don't!
And remember, you can always give anyone who asks free access, since you have unlimited supply :) Thats what I do for Lift Log.
Feel free to PM me if you want to talk more!
jakemny gmail com
Encrypting results seems indistinguishable from holding the customer's data hostage. That's not a great place to be, especially if an event is in Outer Qlyphm and the participants want their results now , not when the caravan returns from civilization. Just charge for the software, provide a download link, and have a simple activation step. Most of your users are not going to be technically capable of bypassing even…
>your users are not going to be technically capable Did you just assume weightlifters aren't technically capable?
Also not assuming that weightlifters are the same as the folks running the events. In my experience the people who run events just want software that works, and are unimpressed with packages with elaborate and fragile DRM systems that can fail in the middle of a conference. Laptops fail or are stolen, and recovery from thumb drives and "somebody drive find a Starbucks and get those files from Dropbox" are often done with the clock ticking and the crowd getting restless.
You said that you have no interest in building a business out of it, so maybe you could just work with donations and maybe occasional feature request bounties.