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iVIP Black is touted as the “first Millionaires iPhone app” and in that sense the price of a thousand bucks ($999.99) doesn’t come as a surprise. But not everyone can use it – before you start enjoying the service iVIP offers (more about that in a minute), users are required to complete a High Net Worth Individual certification, restricting use of the app to millionaires, only.
So why would a millionaire waste his or her time/money on such application? The press releases says that it “provides access to an exclusive network of privileges and benefits across a range of luxury partners including private islands, a concierge, supercar club, private jets, theatres, members’ clubs, butlers, and much more.” It is also suggested that additional cost is associated with using many of the benefits.
However, there’s a custom treatment involved, which includes a private “Lifestyle Consultation” where iVIP is sculpted to the individual user.
Finally, it’s important to add there’s also a more affordable version of the app (price is $449.99) called iVIP Blue that is made for those who are not yet in the millionaires bracket, and which gives access to the same partners and privileges but without the personalization or consultation.
I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this one? Can this fly or not?
AppStore links are here: iVIP Black and iVIP Blue.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
