Comment by alwillis

> The existence of the subscription price tag on them is evidence against what you're claiming.

I disagree. Apple doesn’t need the money, but they also know consumers don’t value free apps the same way they do for pay apps.

It also plays into people’s desire for something better than what everyone has. Everyone gets Numbers, Pages and Keynote for free, but if you subscribe, you get bonus content and features.

So while Apple doesn’t need this to be a blockbuster product, they’re not going to leave money on the table either.