Upgrade from MarginNote Pro to Max

[Ademori]

I purchased MarginNote 3 for iPad not too long ago, and when MarginNote 4 was released, I received the upgrade for free.

In a previous post,

Is there a way to use the iPad app on a Mac (M-series chips)?

I really enjoy using MarginNote on my iPad, and I use it a lot, especially when creating mind maps. I’d love to be able to use the same app on my MacBook when I’m working from there, particularly when reviewing large mind maps. I’m not asking for a fully separate native Mac app (I know there is one already); I’m just hoping for a way to run the iPad version on macOS as a support tool, even if it’s not fully optimized (many iPad apps now allow this kind of use thanks to Apple’s M-series chips) A…

I asked whether it was possible to use MarginNote on macOS in a “lightweight way” (essentially just as a secondary screen when mind maps become too big for the iPad).

I was told that there’s currently no “companion app”, only the full software version, which goes beyond what I really need.

After some more research, I discovered that the Max version includes access to the macOS app alongside the iPad version, as well as some other perks.
I’m genuinely tempted, I do need a Mac version, and I can’t wait indefinitely for a potential companion app. I also love this software and would be happy to support the project further, however, the price feels a bit discouraging, especially considering that I already own the Pro version (and I hardly think I am a “Pro” user) also the price of MN3 was similar to the new MN4 Max.
I think the price doesn’t consider the switch from Pro to Max and is probably thought for a Basic to Max upgrade (I’m guessing there aren’t many users who upgrade from Pro to Max), is there any discount available for existing Pro users who want to switch to Max? There is way in the App Store to do an upgrade from Pro to Max with an upgrade discount?

Thanks in advance

[Adeline]

Hello, we’re truly sorry to inform you that currently, there isn’t a discount promotion for upgrading from Pro to Max.

[Ademori]

No problem, I guess that’s a business tactic too… it’s understandable.
I’m always a bit wary that everything might eventually turn into a subscription (I hate subscriptions), so I usually take some time to think before committing to a service; but it seems like you’ve earned my respect with the free update and the optional subscription, so I think I’ll go ahead and purchase the Max version (one time purchase) anyway.