Why do we have a subscription model?

Lately, we have received multiple comments on why do we have a subscription model for our Intelli IM service?  Our focus is to increase productivity and collaboration for the users of Intelli IM.  The subscription based model allows us to invest in the development of new innovative features and bring the features to our subscribers.    


Also, an average cost for the end-user with yearly subscription is $0.99 per month.  We are very sure that your productivity and time saved in using this app is more than $0.99 per month.  We want to thank our users for their continuous support and commitment to our solution.  Your support and the positive feedback keeps us going.  We are going to share feedback from one of our users to support our commitment:


Intelli IM Team


great product... License model makes business sense... ★★★★

by DrBazUK - Version 1.0.43 - May 24, 2012

Have tried all the OCS software clients for iOS and this one is by far the most useful. 9 minute log offs from others were not useful and being able to install on both phone and iPad means that you don't have to be out of contact unless you really want. The integration with the notification centre is impressive and means that multitasking is a realistic prospect. Yes, a monthly or annual licensing model means that over time this may work it more expensive but to provide the developers with an ongoing incentive to improve a fairly niche product, you have to agree it makes sense. The month free trial still had three weeks to run when I signed up for an annual subscription... It's that good. One star taken off as I think that the schedules don't seem to perfectly align with local daylight saving and a one off payment would of course be more acceptable to the (average) consumer.