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Twitter Blue Subscription Spotted On the App Store for $2.99

One step closer to a Twitter subscription option

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 29, 2021 11:09AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming A subscription-based Twitter model is getting even more real after an in-app purchase for "Twitter Blue" was spotted in Apple’s App Store on Thursday. Established app researcher Jane Manchun Wong initially found the updated App Store listing and published it to her Twitter. Her tweeted screenshot shows that Twitter Blue's option appears on the Twitter App page for $2.99 a month. DeFodi Images / Contributor Wong tweeted that it looks like exclusive features on Twitter Blue include the ability to undo tweets, a collections tab where you can save and organize your favorite Tweets into one place, and color themes, as well as a custom app icon. There's no official announcement on Twitter's side about Twitter Blue and its availability, but it's safe to say that it's probably coming reasonably soon since the feature is visible in the App Store. Although Twitter has been talking about adding some type of a subscription option for years, the company has been getting more and more serious about it since 2017. During an earnings call in February, the social network revealed that it is seriously looking into a subscription option for its 353 million monthly active users. Last summer, Twitter asked users in a platform-wide survey what features they would consider paying for, including custom colors, fewer or no ads, more advanced analytics, insights into other accounts, and more. Some subscribers believe a paid version will have valuable benefits. Despite all the news and hype surrounding a subscription-based Twitter, the company still hasn’t mentioned anything about adding the ability to edit tweets, which is something users have been requesting since the beginning of the platform, itself. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Get Apps That Are Not in the App Store How to Hide iTunes and App Store Purchases in Family Sharing Hulu vs. Sling: Which Live TV Service is Best? How To Use the Apple App Store on iPhone How to Stream the Hallmark Channel How to Delete One or All of Your Tweets How to Turn off the Twitter Timeline Algorithm How to Schedule Tweets on Twitter Using TweetDeck How to Tweet a GIF on Twitter How to Download iPhone Apps From the App Store Using iTunes Learn How to Use Twitter in 15 Minutes or Less How to Spot a Fake Friend Request How to Delete a Twitter Account Permanently What Is Twitter & How Does It Work? How to Design With Blue and Complementary Colors The 10 Best Stylus Apps for Android Phones Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies