Mac Apps With No Subscription: What to Pay For Once
More and more Mac apps charge a monthly fee for something you used to buy once. A subscription can make sense for a service that changes all the time, but a tool that runs on your Mac does not always need one. Here is how to check an app before you buy it, and which NUR apps are one-time purchases.
How to tell if an app is a one-time purchase
- Read the price on the buy page. “Per month” or “per year” means a subscription. One payment means a one-time purchase.
- Check what happens if you stop paying. A one-time app keeps working with your files on your Mac.
- Ask whether updates are included in the price, so you do not pay again without knowing it.
NUR apps you pay for once
NUR apps are sold with a single payment, not a monthly fee. Here are the prices:
- Offcaps, $2: AI subtitles made on your Mac.
- Pomorito, $5: a pomodoro timer that blocks what distracts you.
- Simple Archive Converter, $5: converts files in bulk, with nothing uploaded.
- Rewavo, $5: a real iPod click wheel for your Mac.
- Rivet, $10: everything you do with PDFs.
- ReadVanced: a reader for books and documents. Reading needs no account. See its page for the price.
- SuDown: free. Downloads YouTube videos with no account and no ads.
When a subscription makes sense
A subscription can be worth it for a service that updates constantly or depends on servers you do not control. A tool that runs on your Mac and keeps your files there often costs less over time as a single purchase.
FAQ
Do NUR apps charge every month?
No. Each app is a single payment. There is no monthly fee.
What if I stop paying?
You do not need to pay again to keep using the app you bought.
Is there a free app?
Yes, SuDown is free. It has no account, no license and no ads.
Where can I check current prices?
On each app page. Prices can change, so check before you buy.