Before the liberalization of the markets at Apple, Setapp was born in 2017, an app developed by the Ukrainian company MacPaw that became a highly valued option for users who want to use several premium apps, but not break the bank that they usually cost. if you buy them separately.
In this article, we'll explore in depth what Setapp, the Netflix of apps, is, how it works, why it's gaining traction as an essential alternative to the AppStore for Mac users around the world, and why it's a bonus that it's here. to iOS.
What is Setapp and why is it important that it has arrived for iPhone?
Setapp is a subscription platform offering access to a wide variety of applications for Apple equipment, which we recently talked about in an article about the exclusive applications for macOS, which we advise you to also take a look at.
For a monthly fee, similar to paying for Amazon Prime or Netflix, users can download and install any app available on Setapp, allowing them allows you to use multiple tools and programs without having to purchase them individually, guaranteeing that you always have the latest versions and without the dreaded “in-app purchases”, which can cause you a lot of trouble.
Above all, the beauty of the platform is having access to a wide range of quality applications for a fixed fee, without having to worry about maintaining them or buying subsequent improvements, which now has more appeal now that Setapp has officially been released for iPhone.
How does Setapp for iPhone work?
You must subscribe to the application
To use the platform, you must subscribe to Setapp paying a monthly fee, which costs the modest price of $9,99 per month if you're only looking for Mac apps or $12,49 if you're looking for iOS apps as well. With this you will have access to all the applications available on the platform.
Download and install
Once subscribed, you can start downloading applications. With the subscription, you can use all the applications available on Setapp without restrictions, no limits on the number of times the applications can be used, but limits on the number of devices on which they can be installed (depending on the subscription, between 1 and 4 Macs and always 4 devices with iOS), and letting you use the Setapp account on both your Mac and your iPhone or iPad without problems.
If updates come out, you won't have to install them
Apps in Setapp update automatically, which guarantees that users always have access to the latest versions of the applications without having to pay additional fees for updates and above all, that you do not have to manually update them since they manage themselves.
What happens if I stop paying for Setapp? Do I still have the apps already installed?
Setapp offers different prices depending on the equipment to be added
If you were thinking of subscribing to get some apps and then deleting the subscription to have them, friend, we have to tell you that unfortunately it will not be of much use to you.
When you stop paying for Setapp, the applications you have downloaded through the platform will no longer be available for use. This means that you will not be able to open or use the applications you have downloaded through Setapp until you re-subscribe and reactivate your account.
It is important to note that apps downloaded directly from Setapp do not install on your device in the same way as traditional downloads. Instead, Setapp uses an app management system that controls access to apps based on your subscription status, so By stopping paying for Setapp, you lose access to all available applications through the platform.
Some notable applications in Setapp for iPhone
In Setapp there are a whopping more than 240 applications and apps for iOS are only now beginning to appear, so we advise you to take a look at its extensive catalog to see if it is worth subscribing to you. Even so, there are some apps that we highlight and that are worth it:
Ulysses
It's a powerful text and writing editor Designed to help writers organize and draft their ideas efficiently. Ulysses is known for its minimalist design and focus on simplicity and usability, offering a clean interface that allows users to focus on their writing without distractions.
MindNode
This application, based on mental mapping, allows you to visualize and organize ideas creatively. MindNode allows users to create mind maps using nodes to represent main ideas or concepts, and connectors to show relationships between them, which can be easily organized and rearranged by drag and drop.
SQL Pro Studio
SQL Pro Studio is a popular database management tool designed for macOS and iOS platforms, allowing users to interact with various database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server or SQLite, all within a unified interface that greatly simplifies the life of database administrators.
task heat
task heat is a task management application that offers the possibility of organize and track your tasks and projects using a diagram-based approach to represent your tasks and relationships between them, making it easy to visualize and understand your workflow.
CleanVPN
CleanVPN offers an intuitive user interface that allows users to connect to VPN servers with few interactions, without the need for complicated configurations.
As an extra point that makes it stand out from other applications, CleanVPN uses an intelligent server selection algorithm that analyzes the user's location and the content they want to access, automatically recommending the most suitable VPN server for an optimal experience.
PDF search
PDF search It is an application that allows users to search and manage PDF files efficiently, focusing on helping users quickly find specific information within PDF files thanks to its advanced algorithms, something that can be useful for researchers, students, professionals, and anyone who works with PDF documents regularly.