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The developer's total initial investment was approximately $545, including $95 in token fees, $50 in monthly API costs, $100 for an Apple Developer subscription, $300 for a security audit, and $0 on paid advertising.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/19/2026
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Valid until: 10/17/2026(expired)
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