How to make money on the visionOS App Store

The speaker at the first visionOS conference in Beijing explored monetization methods for visionOS apps, concluding that despite challenges, there is potential for developers. The Apple Vision Pro's initial sales, estimated at 160,000 to 180,000 units with a yearly projection of 700,000-800,000, are significantly lower than other Apple launches like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, indicating a smaller market size for visionOS developers. However, higher conversion rates and the nature of early adopters suggest opportunities for apps offering unique experiences. Developers have options like free apps with ads, paid up-front, in-app purchases, and subscriptions, each with pros and cons. Most visionOS apps are monetized through paid up-front or in-app purchases, particularly for apps exclusive to visionOS. The recommendation is to focus on creating unique, small apps leveraging Vision Pro's hardware with high pricing initially and to use video demos for promotion. Although not a gold rush akin to the original App Store, the visionOS platform offers room for creativity and potential profitability.