Costs
What running this actually costs
An approximate overview, not an invoice-exact ledger. Updated 9 September 2026.
Running costs
- Servers€50/month
- Mail services€20/month
- Various subscriptions€150/month. AI, website domains, developer accounts, bank, postal, etc.
- Total€220/month
Start-up costs
- Registrations€100. Business and tax.
- Hardware€300. An Android phone for testing.
- Legal€400. Brand protection and tax.
We don't yet track how much of this has been recovered from supporter income, so the page cannot show a covered fraction.
Supporting Chess Me Outside
A voluntary supporter subscription pays for the two lists above and nothing else. It buys one badge and no advantage in the game.
- BilledMonthly, in advance, through the App Store or Google Play.
- CancelAny time, in your Apple ID or Google Play subscription settings.
These figures leave out the hours it took to build the app.
We aim to stop asking once running and start-up costs are covered. That is an intent, not a promise. Existing subscriptions keep running until their holders cancel. Any support after that point stays entirely voluntary, and greatly appreciated.
Live supporter numbers are in the app: Settings, Plan, Frequently asked questions.