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No Subscriptions, No Ads: Why We Chose a Donation-Based Model

The Stillpoint Team
No Subscriptions, No Ads: Why We Chose a Donation-Based Model

"If you're not paying for the product, you are the product." This is a common saying in the tech world, and it's usually true. Apps that are "free" often make money by selling your data or showing you intrusive ads.

At Stillpoint, we fundamentally reject this model.

  • We will never sell your data.
  • We will never show you ads.

So, how do we keep the lights on? We operate on a simple, trust-based model: voluntary donations.

Our "Pay-What-You-Want" Philosophy

We believe that the tools for mental well-being should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. That's why every feature in Stillpoint is, and always will be, 100% free and fully accessible from the moment you open the app.

We are supported by the generosity of users who find value in our app and want to help us keep it free for others. You will find "Donate" buttons throughout the app that link to our pages on 'Buy Me a Coffee' and 'Ko-fi'. These platforms allow users to make a small, one-time contribution, like buying us a coffee to thank us for our work.

Why This Model is Different

  • No Pressure: These donations are completely optional. You will never be forced to pay or be locked out of content if you don't.
  • No Guilt: We want you to use Stillpoint freely. Our hope is that if the app helps you, you might consider supporting our mission so we can help others.
  • It Keeps Us Aligned with You: Because we are funded by our users, not by advertisers or investors demanding growth at all costs, our only goal is to make the app as useful and effective for you as possible. We don't need to chase engagement metrics or figure out how to monetize your attention. Our only focus is your well-being.
  • It's Incredibly Efficient: This model allows us to keep our overheads extremely low. We don't have to build and maintain complex subscription systems or user account databases. This efficiency is what makes it possible to provide a premium-quality service for free.

By choosing to be donor-supported, we can stay true to our core mission: to provide a powerful, private, and truly free sanctuary for the mind. If you find value in Stillpoint, we invite you to support our work. If you can't, we are just as happy that you are here, using the tools to find your own still point.