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ChatGPT charges more for access

20 posts in the last 60 days, all from App Store.

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.272) — For an app that’s free why do I need to pay a subscription to have the capability to use it more often? They already get some form of income due to the download. Greedy I say…”
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“[ChatGPT] ★★★ 3/5 (v1.2026.272) — If this app is eventually going to kill us all one day, we really shouldn’t have to pay a premium price for it”
App Store
“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.272) — It’s sad you prompt people to pay to talk to you”
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Users are complaining about increased costs and paywalls being introduced to ChatGPT, limiting free accessibility. This indicates a shift in the platform's monetization strategy that is negatively impacting user experience.

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“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.272) — For an app that’s free why do I need to pay a subscription to have the capability to use it more often? They already get some form of income due to the download. Greedy I say…”

APP STORE5d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★★★ 3/5 (v1.2026.272) — If this app is eventually going to kill us all one day, we really shouldn’t have to pay a premium price for it”

APP STORE5d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.272) — It’s sad you prompt people to pay to talk to you”

APP STORE10d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★★★ 3/5 (v1.2026.272) — I don’t want to pay for the app and I think it should be free”

APP STORE11d ago
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[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.272) — It doesn’t work welll without premium

apps.apple.com12d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★★ 2/5 (v1.2026.267) — I don’t like that day you have to pay for it. They installed data centers for this last customers have to pay just to ask GPT”

APP STORE14d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.267) — This is keep telling me to get GO or PREMIUM and I’m tired with it open ai stop doing this or I’ll delete this app”

APP STORE16d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★★★ 3/5 (v1.2026.258) — Good, but still, I know about the data centers and how it’s killing the environment and how greedy you are and stuff like that. And this is why I gave it this star review. 🔝🔝🔝”

APP STORE25d ago
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[ChatGPT] ★★★ 3/5 (v1.2026.251) — Should be free

apps.apple.com28d ago

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.244) — Used to love this app , now it just seems like you’re forcing ppl to subscribe , and even the paid version isn’t worth being paid for. That’ll be your downfall”

APP STORESep 17

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.244) — ChatGPT Has Cost Me Real Money, Not Just Time I pay for ChatGPT because it is supposed to help me get real work done. I run a fabrication/off-road business, so bad information doesn't just waste my time—it costs me real money. I've had ChatGPT help with advertising that burned through hundreds of dollars without producing sales, only for it to later acknowledge problems with the approach. I've followed fabrication information it provided and physically cut mater”

APP STORESep 16

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.244) — The $8 tier has ads now, so I cancelled. If they’re going to treat me like I’m paying nothing, I’ll pay nothing.”

APP STORESep 13

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.244) — Used to be able to use it virtually limitlessly throughout the day paying the $20/month. Now I can’t even ask it two questions without reaching my limit. Time to use another ai.”

APP STORESep 9

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.237) — Hope you’re not planning on getting anything done, because the free version is a cesspool of ads and ridiculously small usage limits —which manipulates everyday users into purchasing expensive subscriptions.”

APP STORESep 8

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.237) — Another app locked behind a paywall, causing global warming with its data centers. You COULD be useful.”

APP STORESep 5
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[ChatGPT] ★★★ 3/5 (v1.2026.237) — Not free for all ofthe items ☹️☹️

apps.apple.comSep 5

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.230) — Chat gives one price go to website and it a lot more money.”

APP STOREAug 31

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.230) — You have to pay to talk to ai something that is literally ruining the world”

APP STOREAug 29

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.230) — There is nothing free about this app anymore , I’m about to delete it”

APP STOREAug 27

“[ChatGPT] ★ 1/5 (v1.2026.224) — Corporate greed, once again rules, the world. What was once free and accessible, has now been placed behind a greedy paywall. Sometimes, companies deserve to lose”

APP STOREAug 23

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