Dear Noah,
We are already paying for the Web site and Ascend. The point is, why to pay twice? I understand that there should be fees, but the difference between free Spaces and Branded App in functionality is almost Zero. For Wix Site users and this level of development of Branded App, the fee should be in the range of the 10 to 30 USD a month.
If Wix is satisfied with the level of sales of Branded App, then it makes sense to keep the current price. But if Not, then either should include more features or to lower the price for Wix Site owners.