At Tempest Labs, we build tools for clarity, not chaos. When it came time to choose a pricing model, we knew one thing for certain: we didn't want to be part of the endless subscription fatigue that has quietly taken over the digital world.
We've all been there. You sign up for a tool that promises to streamline your life, and a month later you're being charged for something you barely use. Multiply that by ten tools, and suddenly you're paying a high monthly price for digital noise. That didn't sit right with us.
Our goal has always been to build calm software tools that feel human, quiet, and useful. And when you create something that feels like a companion instead of a chore, it only makes sense to let users own it. No strings attached. No ongoing debt. No creeping pressure to stay engaged just to justify the cost.
Respecting Your Time and Money
One-time purchase apps offer something increasingly rare in the tech space: trust. When you pay once and know you can use something forever, it changes the relationship between user and product. It becomes less transactional, more intentional.
Freedom to Disconnect
With one-time purchases, you can step away. Take a break. Delete the app. Return later. No guilt. No pressure. And it's still yours. That kind of freedom is rare—and worth preserving.
Built for Humans, Not Algorithms
We didn't start Tempest Labs to chase metrics. We started it because we wanted tools that feel like a deep breath. Every product is crafted with intention—UI, pricing, tone—so that it respects your energy, not manipulates it.
The Indie Builder's Promise
Choosing a one-time model is slower. But it's also more human. It lets us build with integrity, serve real people, and sleep at night. That's worth more than recurring revenue.
What You Support When You Buy
You're supporting a small, intentional studio. A founder who builds with care. A studio that believes in tools as companions, not contracts.