A good MVP answers one problem clearly. Monetization makes sense when users return organically and complain because key features are still limited — not because the product is not understood yet.
Choose a price that reflects value, not just development costs. Compare against spreadsheet alternatives, labor, or competitor tools.
Hold back features that expand scope without strengthening the value proposition. It is better to deepen one workflow than to add ten half-baked menus.
Monitor activation, 7/30-day retention, and willingness to pay through direct conversations. Download numbers without retention rarely become a business.