10-05-2019, 01:56 PM
I might add that Poweramp also falls in this bucket in that the version from the Google play store requires Google authentication and that Poweramp also has an alternate licencing method outside of Google play. So it seems the alternate implementation should be feasible.
Regarding Dwrae feedback why not to implement an alternate licensing option:
1. the majority of people would have purchased from the Play Store and would want the apk for free
I think this is a false assumption. The currently licensing fee for UUAP is not expensive and I would think most people would be willing to purchase an additional license. I did for Neutron.
2. The increased load on handling individual sales, payment checks
This should be an automated process, just as it is with Google play. There is no increased load for automated processes.
3. royalty reports for third-parties
Royalties should already be being paid to third parties, regardless of the licensing option
4. increased piracy risk etc
An alternate authentication source would hold the same risks as from Google play. Why would this cause any additional risks?
I wouldn't mind supporting a petition to add support for UUAP to M11, but when looking at the developers response I think he just doesn't want to take the time to add this functionality.
I might also add that users might look at Hiby music as an alternative. It also supports bit perfect like UUAP and does not require Google authentication.
Regarding Dwrae feedback why not to implement an alternate licensing option:
1. the majority of people would have purchased from the Play Store and would want the apk for free
I think this is a false assumption. The currently licensing fee for UUAP is not expensive and I would think most people would be willing to purchase an additional license. I did for Neutron.
2. The increased load on handling individual sales, payment checks
This should be an automated process, just as it is with Google play. There is no increased load for automated processes.
3. royalty reports for third-parties
Royalties should already be being paid to third parties, regardless of the licensing option
4. increased piracy risk etc
An alternate authentication source would hold the same risks as from Google play. Why would this cause any additional risks?
I wouldn't mind supporting a petition to add support for UUAP to M11, but when looking at the developers response I think he just doesn't want to take the time to add this functionality.
I might also add that users might look at Hiby music as an alternative. It also supports bit perfect like UUAP and does not require Google authentication.