Ask HN: To Ad or not to Ad?
I'm super torn and would like the insights of the HN crowd.
I just released an app on the Play store last week and so far so good, people like the idea and the service and app seems to be functioning the way it should be ... except for the ad banner I included.
I hate ads like anyone else, so I feel slightly hypocritical, but it doesn't stop me from using a free app (and I've already spent money and a TON of my time). As I see it I have a few options:
1) Leave the ad in (and tell yourself that people don't care so you can sleep better at night).
2) Take the ad out and figure out a different way of monetizing. <-- This will be tricky.
3) Take the ad out and put it back in once the user count is high enough. <-- This is the worst decision in my opinion.
Any suggestions or experiences?