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If you're going to donate anyway what's the problem with a paid app?
It's a form of extortion. A donation is voluntary, ads are a way of making rhe users experience shittier unless they give you money.
Sheesh, that's a pretty extreme take on it. I can tell you from experience that donations alone are usually not enough to make a living off of. I would encourage you to support creators who offer their hard work for a fair price, and not just those who give it away for free. Not everyone can afford to be that generous with their time. It's a good thing you support those who can be, though.
There is no problem, some people are just against apps that use ads
It's a shame how hard it is to convince people to pay $5 to get rid of something they hate so much. People don't like to pay for apps, and that unfortunately forces the ad model more than ever these days. Donations are a great thing on paper, but they don't pay the bills for most creators. I hate subscriptions as much as the next person, but I think creators who charge one-time fees for their apps should be encouraged.