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I find it hard to take seriously software that is $5. Google 'price as signal'. Also you are up against some very established and polished competitors, such as SnagIT.

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Thanks for the tip. It’s interesting that iPhone apps can survive at $2.99 price points but not desktop software. No app ecosystem to blame? (Does anyone actually use the Windows Store?)

Depends what you mean by 'survive'. A few people are making out like bandits in the app store. But the vast majority of apps don't even make pocket money for the creators.

The Windows store is a total joke. And this must be their third or fourth attempt. It must be quite embarassing for Microsoft.

...or Sharex, that is pratically a swiss army knife

All good points. I found Sharex to be overkill. I just wanted a tool that lets you take screenshots and edit and share them quickly for a cheap price.

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