{"id":4102,"date":"2026-06-01T03:25:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T02:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/im-trying-to-cut-down-my-subscriptions-but-i-still-gladly-pay-for-these-apps\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T03:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T02:25:11","slug":"im-trying-to-cut-down-my-subscriptions-but-i-still-gladly-pay-for-these-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/im-trying-to-cut-down-my-subscriptions-but-i-still-gladly-pay-for-these-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m trying to cut down my subscriptions, but I still gladly pay for these apps"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gemini, Headspace, Todoist, and YouTube Music are just a few of the apps I used to pay for and have now ditched. I\u2019m trying to lower my monthly subscription bill, and while it\u2019s easier said than done, I\u2019ve managed to bring the list down to just three.<\/p>\n

The three apps I still pay for I use daily, and for now, I don\u2019t see myself ditching them. They are well worth the money because they help me get things done and even offer complete privacy \u2014 at least two of them.<\/p>\n

Claude is my AI chatbot of choice, and for good reason. I practically use it every day, so the monthly subscription is well worth it. It helps me brainstorm title ideas for posts I\u2019m working on, helps me on my fitness journey, and comes in handy when I\u2019m trying to cook a new dish.<\/p>\n

Then there are the extra features, like Projects that let me give specific instructions to the AI along with any other data I need it to remember. The best thing about it is that I can store all the chats on a specific topic under a project of choice, which is something that\u2019s not available on Gemini Gems, for instance.<\/p>\n

Claude is also great at coding and can create an app based on voice prompts in a matter of minutes. I tried out multiple ones and was truly impressed with what it produced.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s better than the competition overall, it still has its faults. There are no image and video generation capabilities, for instance, which is one of the reasons why I still occasionally use Gemini. Usage limits are very easy to hit as well, as I was able to do it with just a few prompts not so long ago. I\u2019ve never hit a limit when using Gemini, so that\u2019s definitely an area Claude should improve.<\/p>\n

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In terms of pricing, Claude comes in at $20 per month, making it by far the most expensive subscription I pay for.<\/p>\n

I switched between a lot of note-taking apps, with Obsidian being my latest obsession. I used Keep for a long time before moving to Evernote and eventually to Notion. The latter is what I used for years, but it got too much for me at one point.<\/p>\n

Obsidian, like Notion, has a steep learning curve if you want to master all of its features. However, it\u2019s very easy to use as a simple note-taking app if needed, and if that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s easy to get started.<\/p>\n

What I like about Obsidian is its offline-first approach designed to keep my files private. Everything is stored on my device, making sure no big tech company has access to my private thoughts. However, the issue here is that I can\u2019t access my files from other devices, which is where the subscription comes in.<\/p>\n

Obsidian Sync costs $5 per month and lets me access my files from all my devices. What\u2019s special about it is that it uses end-to-end encryption, which means that Obsidian employees can\u2019t see my files even if they wanted to. That\u2019s a stark contrast compared to most other services, including those offered by Google, where the company can see everything on its servers if it wants to. Sure, companies have privacy policies in place, so it\u2019s not like employees are reading through my notes on their lunch break, but end-to-end encryption still gives me peace of mind, knowing my data is mine and mine only.<\/p>\n

I use Obsidian for both long-form writing and taking short notes, and it works great in both cases. It\u2019s worth the subscription for me, although it\u2019s possible to sync it via Google Drive for free \u2014 but you\u2019d lose out on end-to-end encryption.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m kind of cheating here since this is a suite of apps instead of just one, but they come included in just one subscription called Proton Unlimited. The one I use the most is Proton Drive, which replaced both Google Drive and Photos for me. I have a lot of images to store, and I prefer cloud storage to a local one, even though I am playing with the idea of getting myself a NAS. What I like about Proton Drive \u2014 and other Proton apps \u2014 is its focus on privacy. No one can see my photos and files but me, which is one of the reasons why I moved away from Google in the first place.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Proton Authenticator, which I use for accessing my various online accounts, Proton VPN that comes in handy often, especially when traveling, and Proton Pass for saving my passwords.<\/p>\n

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The last one is particularly impressive, especially since I previously used Bitwarden. Don\u2019t get me wrong, Bitwarden is a great app, but Proton Pass is better for me. There\u2019s zero friction whatsoever, as it just works, while I had issues with Bitwarden not saving \u2014 or autofilling \u2014 passwords for certain websites.<\/p>\n

All in all, I\u2019m happy with Proton Unlimited despite its hefty price tag. I pay $13 per month, although I could get the price down a bit if I prepaid for a whole year.<\/p>\n

The only issue I have with it is that Proton Drive is a bit on the slow side, especially when compared to Google Drive and Photos. It\u2019s not that big of a deal, although the speed difference does get annoying after using the app for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n

These are the three apps I pay for at the moment, and the total monthly cost comes out to $38. It still feels steep all things considered, but there\u2019s enough value in these three apps for me to continue paying.<\/p>\n

What about you? Which apps do you pay for? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n

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Why This Matters<\/h2>\n

This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.<\/p>\n

Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n

The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.<\/p>\n

Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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