enigmo for iPhone

Less than 2 months after the release of the Apple App Store, we’ve seen many success stories. Some of the applications became immediate hits, like Apple’s Texas Holdem, Band by MooCowMusic, and Enigmo by Pangea Software. I just started buying apps again, and I realised that some applications are now cheaper than when they were first introduced.

Band is now $5.99. I can’t recall exactly, but when it first launched I believe it was $19.99. A week ago, it was $9.99. Pangea is now having a sale on Enigmo. Until September 2nd 2008, you can get it at $5.99 instead of the usual $9.99. Other applications like Funky Punch, Tetris and Big Bang Sudoku have also dropped in price.

I feel encouraged by the fact that iPhone software developers are experimenting with pricing. Some applications, like Simplify Media are made free for a certain number of downloads. In the case of Simplicy, the first 100,000 downloads are free. Some applications, like the new Billy Frontier, are discounted for a short period. Billy Frontier is offered at $2.99 in the first week of release and will increase to $5.99 later.

Many developers have also started introducing “lite” free versions of their software, since the App Store does not have a “free trial” option. Check out Cubes Lite, it’s very cool. The lower prices and free versions make it even easier and more tempting for me to try new apps. Expect more iPhone software review to come.

In the meantime, check out the new apps at the Apple App Store.

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