The crux of the issue is not as many people will do this so app devs will be less inclined to release the good OSS

Buy a pocketbook and don’t log into any accounts. Fuck em. I keep mine airgapped.

The early mobile phone apps conditioned people to expect things free.

I donate to any project, open or closed source if it’s worth it.

I often see here and reddit people justifying piracy with various reason.

I do it because I can, because i’m a tight cunt and I like free stuff.

Proton mail with your own domain + catchall.

Has quite a few benefits over other options.