More premium games hit the App Store this year than last, Apple says
THE SO WHAT
Premium pricing is quietly resurfacing on mobile as indie and console-grade titles look for ARPU that ads and IAP can’t reliably deliver. If you’re building games, you now have more room to experiment with upfront pricing and hybrid models—especially on iOS where Apple is signaling support.
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