> I'm totally fine with subscription apps, but the price has to be reasonable.

I'm fine with it if includes some monthly re-occurring service, like cloud storage/sync.

I purchased YNAB4 and I ran it just fine on my desktop. But YNAB5 went to subscription, and it included things like syncing multiple devices (which of course needs servers, which cost), but I have no need for that, and so I did not move to it. I'd much prefer I pay some one-time fee, and if I want syncing I can subscribe to just that.

I also understand that if I pay $x for Version Y, then if I want Version Z there may be an upgrade fee.

One of my most-used apps is $2/yr and I’m very happy about it

Yeah, thanks for reminding me - cancelling MyFitnessPal trial - it's 130 AUD for a year, way more on a monthly basis.

There are some apps in this genre that are absolutely insane - $300 or so for an AI image analyser, which you have no way to try unless you sign up for a trial where you are committed to that amount unless you remember to cancel.

And price is often do not come up with this criteria

I recently discovered Lose It. The pricing is much more reasonable compared to other calorie counting apps - $10USD/year. There's also an option for lifetime purchase but I haven't used it long enough to justify locking in for that much time.

The only annoying thing is you have to get the free app, wait a day or two and then it will offer you the discounted premium subscription.