Been there, done that, gave up because it’s not a justifiable expense for individual use. Wrote a couple of Android apps instead but can't really use them daily.
Apple (and other tech companies) offer free versions of products to students, but they don't require you be a full time student. I take a class once a year in a topic that I am interested in, which qualifies me for these free programs. Classes can be as cheap as $25 if you're in WA.
