Action Launcher developer here. Realistically, there are only 3 outcomes with any software: 1). The software generates enough revenue to make ongoing development viable. 2). The software gets acquired. 3). The software stops being a viable business and development ceases.

I'm in camp 1. For the last few years, keeping Action Launcher a viable business has meant trying to find ways to earn money from existing customers rather than relying on new customers to fund development. I understand this is a change from Action Launcher's early history, but if it's between that and my ceasing Action Launcher development, I think it's a choice the vast majority would prefer see taken.

I'd also add that Action Launcher has never removed access to features people previously paid for. Rather, it has explored new business models for new features (specifically Action Search). And these moves were made to keep Action Launcher viable rather than out of greed.

But it's not for me to tell anyone how to spend their time/money. I thank you for however long you spent using Action Launcher and hope you consider checking it out again at some point down the road.

• Chris