First and foremost, Richard, I want to thank you for providing such a reliable information. Secondly, I would also like to know what is the source from which some people are passing on what seems to be specific information on the subscription model. I asked about Voice Dream reader in this list because I saw bunches of WhatsApp messages giving, apparently, specific and detailed information that made me suspicious.
Best, Leo Bado From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Voice Dream Reader for IOS, yearly suscription? Penny, and anyone else who have stated that current owners will not have to pay for the subscription, could you say what your source is? I've seen no official information yet. I have reached out to the company that bought the app, but have not heard yet. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site: https://www.turner42.com On Apr 25, 2023, at 1:11 PM, Penny Reeder <penny.ree...@gmail.com <mailto:penny.ree...@gmail.com> > wrote: If you already own the Voice Dream Reader app, you won’t have to pay for an annual subscription. Penny Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2023, at 3:40 PM, Jody ianuzzi <thunderwalker...@gmail.com <mailto:thunderwalker...@gmail.com> > wrote: Oh this is terrible! Voice dream reader and soundscape are probably my two favorite apps Soundscape is going away and now voice dream reader is going to be a subscription! I have used it for years well I have to start paying for it? Also, how much will it be? JODY To Boldly Go 🖖🏻 thunderwalker...@gmail.com <mailto:thunderwalker...@gmail.com> "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer On Apr 25, 2023, at 2:14 PM, Richard Turner <richardr_tur...@comcast.net <mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: Hi Leo, et al. I just heard about this and here is the answer I sent to the BlindApples list. I have a pretty good relationship with Winston Chen, the developer of the Voice Dream apps, so I wrote him directly and inquired. He has given me permission to share the below information. Note that no one yet knows the timing of the iOS/iPadOS subscription model. Also, he is quite confident that the group he mentions below who acquired Voice Dream Reader will take good care of the app or he wouldn't have sold it to them. On yet another note before I share what Winston said, I agree with him that the one-time charge model of app development is not sustainable if you need an app to grow and change with current technology. If only one programmer knows the code, and something happens to that developer, the app will die. This way, you end up with a team maintaining the app. Here is what Winston said: " Voice Dream Reader (both iOS and macOS versions), and the brand “Voice Dream”, were acquired by Applause Group. The pricing decision was made by Applause - I was not aware of the amount and timing. But I totally support transitioning Voice Dream Reader to a subscription model. The one-time-price model is not sustainable. I planned to do it myself before the acquisition. On a separate note, Scanner and Writer were not acquired, and they will remain my apps. they will be renamed to VDScan and VDWrite, and under a new company named Opus Noma. There should’ve been communication about the acquisition but due to a legal issue, I have not been able to announce it. More from me about this soon..." An official statement will be coming soon. What soon means, I have no idea. Be patient. And, at this time, VDScan and VDWrite will remain one-time purchases. HTH, Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. 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