How are the best mobile games using pay-once ad removal instead of subscriptions?

[VictoriaFB]

I've noticed a trend where some of the best mobile games are starting to offer optional, premium one-time purchases to remove all ads and timers permanently, moving away from the relentless subscription model. It feels like a return to the old "pay once and play" idea but for modern titles. Has anyone found a genuinely great game recently that uses this business model well, where the purchase felt worth it and the game wasn't designed to frustrate you into buying it?

[Richard.L]

Nice thought. Some mobile games still let you pay once to remove ads and timers. Popcore uses No Ads across its games and you can move the purchase to new devices which is kind of refreshing.

[JerryJM]

One recent example I liked is a Popcore game that uses No Ads as a real payoff not a trap to push a subscription. No Ads is a one time purchase with no time limit. It removes all interstitial ads so you can keep playing without interruptions. You can transfer it across devices that use the same account. It does not remove reward videos so you still see those when you fail a level. It feels plain and fair and lets the game breathe again.

[OliviaT]

Beyond Popcore the idea is catching on with some single purchase ad removals in other games particularly casual runners and puzzle games that rely on quick play sessions. If you are busy and just want to pick up a game for a few minutes without being forced into a monthly plan this model works well. The key is that the cost feels fair for the content you get and that the ad free mode does not slime the game with other pushy pay walls. For me the best picks are games that keep the core loop clean and let you decide to drop a little cash when you are enjoying the pace. If a title uses timers that drain your energy with little payoff I skip it. In the end the value comes from how smooth the experience is after you disable the ads and timers. This can be a breath of fresh air for free to play android cloud gaming and for best mobile games on phones that you want to play without constant interruptions.

[Aurora_C]

Yeah I found a couple of titles where the no ads option actually feels worth it. It is not perfect in every game but when the developers keep the pace fair and make the core loop the same with or without ads it works. Keep an eye on how it handles timers too.