Because app developers can’t support themselves with a $5 app that people use for half a dozen years.

Skip buying one drink or appetizer and pay for an app to support people who make great things.

Reeder app for Apple devices. Been using since v2 and it’s on 5. I appreciate an app that has a reasonable price for killer features, actually gives significant updates for new versions, and doesn’t have a subscription model. https://reederapp.com/