I use Stats Remote because we use Macs however I fail to see the problem with paying much less than 1% of our income for a service which saves heaps of time. I don't want to spend time checking individual programs, I want to spend time making money.
These stats programs need constant updates to keep them working for the wide array of programs out there, that's why they run a subscription model.
If you're going to bitch over $20 - $30 per month for a massive time saving then maybe you need to find another occupation that pays better
