[andypropaganda]

I don't know if this guy realizes it, but it's not just on the iPhone that people prefer cheaper apps. It's like this all over the computer world. People do not enjoy paying for software. Why? Because it's not tangible. Whether people admit it or not, they do not enjoy paying for things that they cannot hold or feel. How many people use the "pro" version of peer to peer programs as opposed to the free version? Who doesn't like freeware?

If you want your programs to sell better then invest in advertising? Advertise your game or app on a site that is devoted to iPhone or Apple news, or even just any mobile device. Something along those lines. You can't just expect a $20 app to sell. Especially the way the economy is right now. People don't have a lot of extra money to spend. I know that I haven't payed more than $2.99 for an app. And that was only once.

[BlackWolf]

Well, in my opinion the problem is a little different: The problem is that there is not only 99-cent-crapware, but also a lot of $5-crapware. When I see an app that costs more than $3, I get really careful because I bought a lot of expensive apps that turned out to be aweful - crashing all the time, running really slow, stuff like that. I guess if you really create quality apps they will rise in the appstore - if you sell them for a reasonable price.

Considering that I get "real" pc- or macgames for about $30-40, I will never pay $20 for an iphone app. As cool as iphone games are - they are always mobile games, no pc games.

[EGutierrez91]

I usually try out applications before purchasing the full version. If a company offers a Lite/Free version, and I'm more than happy with it, I'm willing to pay the full price.

Saying $0.99 apps are stifling innovation is a bit harsh, since some apps are extremely useful and/or fun.