The monitoring of cost fluctuations associated with applications available on Apple’s mobile operating system involves observing and documenting price changes over time. This process can range from manual observation, noting prices in a spreadsheet, to automated systems that actively poll the App Store for updates.
Understanding the pricing dynamics of applications offers numerous advantages. For consumers, it presents opportunities to acquire desired software at reduced costs. For developers, tracking competitor pricing informs strategic decisions regarding their own pricing models and promotional campaigns. Historically, this tracking was performed manually, but specialized services and tools have emerged to automate this function and provide more granular data.