Manifesto

The honest app movement.

Many apps are optimized to extract more from users than they return. honest app exists because there is a better way to build software.

The problem Ad-heavy apps, aggressive trials, and pricing that only appears after the user is invested.

The bet When the product is useful and the business model is legible, people trust it.

The rule A free user should still get a capable tool. Limits can exist, but the product should not be intentionally frustrating.

The tone Calm, plain, and specific. No claims that cannot be verified inside the app.