What do I have to pay for ?!?! -_-

Lindsay44

Ok so I have downloaded the "basic" game salad program, I don't want to have to go "pro" unless I have to. I have my app completed, I just am confused on what I have to pay for in order to publish it to the iTunes app store. Do I JUST have to buy the developer subscription for 99$ from Apple ? Or is there something else I have to have as well. Thank for all the help, I just don't want to mess anything up

jonmulcahy

yes, all you have to do is pay the $99 developer fee to apple and you can publish your game.

however be aware that in the free version of gamesalad your app will have ads automatically inserted. you have to go pro to remove them, and get access to a bunch of other awesome features.

Lindsay44

Is the fee a one time fee to go pro ?

Lindsay44

There is a website that will give a student discount for 50% off so for $149.00. Do any of you know if its legit ? http://www.studica.com/us/en/GameSalad/gamesalad-creator-pro.html

Lindsay44

One more question, because your being so helpful Is it going to be difficult to upload my app to the iTunes store. I have done my good share of research, and watching videos and some make it seem easy, and some make it seem hard.

Also, do you have any knowledge about Xcode ? I have download that, and I have some coding experience - is there any hidden fees when it comes to uploading to the App store?

Gamesald, is by far the best program I have been using - Just that initial 250$ is a sucker punch that hurts a little lol.

tatiang

There is a website that will give a student discount for 50% off so for $149.00. Do any of you know if its legit ?

Absolutely, yes. This is how I bought my Pro license as an educator. See http://gamesalad.com/education/license.

CodeMonster

Yeh. And that's where I'll also be buying pro this year

TheGabfather

@Lindsay44 I think I got mine from Studica for $135, thereabouts. It's definitely less than just 50% of the regular $299 price. Sometimes Studica has a seasonal sale going on which slashes prices down even more so you might also want to watch out for those.

I am already working, but since I'm still enrolled in my MS degree which seems to take forever to finish, I am still able to avail of the promo.

It might also be a good idea to have more than just 1 game complete before going Pro -- just something to consider because it might be easier/quicker to break even the cost. 12 months has a tendency of fleeting.

CodeMonster

Yes. When I have 3 apps on the AppStore I'll go pro

TouchiMedia

Going thru the Apple Developer stuff can be a pain if you are unfamiliar with those type of developmental processes.

It's not too bad but don't expect it to be a walk in the park either. Typically something goes wrong but lots of helpful people around on the forums, best of luck. Just follow the instructions carefully and take your time

Lindsay44

Oh everyone is so helpful !! Thanks so much

When it comes to publishing the App, the part that seems like it would be the hardest would be getting it set up when it comes to the Actually Apple part. Gamesalad makes it look easy, but the hard part seems setting up stuff in the developer part....

These forums/ppl are so great and helpful.