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Monetization strategy for iOS/macOS apps. Covers readiness assessment, pricing model selection, tier structuring, free trial strategy, and implementation guidance.
Passed 17 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 16 of 22 without it.
and 1 more in the full report
2 fixed15 passed either way4 still failing1 broke
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One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
I recently launched an iOS daily habit tracking app that currently has around 1,200 active users with good retention, and users are starting to ask for cloud sync and advanced analytics. I need a comprehensive monetization strategy for my app. Please format your advice as a detailed strategy report that includes a readiness evaluation score and status table, a recommended pricing model with rationale, a feature comparison matrix for Free vs Pro tiers (including monthly and annual pricing), free trial type and duration suggestions with conversion tactics, conservative revenue projections per 1,000 active users, and a final implementation checklist with next action steps.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| The response includes a readiness assessment score formatted as X/6. | Missed | Passed |
| The readiness status table includes evaluations for Core value, Retention, User demand, Feature depth, Differentiation, and Polish. | Missed | Passed |
| The report title uses the top-level heading format '# Monetization Strategy: [App Name]'. | Missed | Passed |
| The revenue projections account for Apple's commission deduction. | Passed | Passed |
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End-to-end monetization guidance for Apple platform apps — from "should I charge?" to "here's your pricing page structure."
Sub-skills in this category: external-purchases/ (US web checkout via the External Purchase Link entitlement, 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.
Use this skill when the user:
Before recommending a pricing model, evaluate whether the app is ready to monetize. Ask these questions via AskUserQuestion:
1. App Stage
2. Value Proposition
3. Current State
test cases passed, vs 16 / 22 without
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