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I don't know if the app was originally free with in-app-purchases when the author obtained it, but it currently is: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/receipt-box-s

I don't know if the app was originally free with in-app-purchases when the author obtained it, but it currently is: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/receipt-box-spending-tracker/id627878792#?platform=iphone https://apps.apple.com/au/app/receipt-box-spending-tracker/i... The same developer appears to offer a "Pro" version of their app with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. It is priced around $20: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/receipt-box-pro/id1289911732#?platform=iphone https://apps.apple.com/au/app/receipt-box-pro/id1289911732#?... I would assume that this Pro version is intended to be completely unlocked all the time, while the free version is being monetized and directed towards people who want to try something but aren't dedicated users (Although I don't understand why they don't simply have the "Pro" version be a $20 once-off in-app-purchase in the free app bundle)

withinboredom 5y ago
> Although I don't understand why they don't simply have the "Pro" version be a $20 once-off in-app-purchase in the free app bundle Most in-app purchases can't be shared between family members. I will never buy an in-app purchase again. I learned this the hard way after spending $20 on a children's game and my son could only use my phone to play it -- not my partner's. It was really annoying to always have to give up my phone when on the plane/train.
- interpol_p 5y ago
  Oh I agree that's annoying! Though it looks like this has finally changed in iOS 14 and Big Sur: https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/03/users-can-now-share-in-app-purchases-and-subscriptions-via-icloud-family-sharing/ https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/03/users-can-now-share-in-app-pu... But developers need to manually enable family sharing for in-app purchases. So this is now down to the grace of individual developers
dustyharddrive 5y ago
OmniFocus has a similar thing, with a standalone “Enterprise” edition (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnifocus-3-enterprise/id1484755344 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnifocus-3-enterprise/id14847...), where IAP is replaced with an upfront price. I believe it’s because schools can get a volume discount on paid apps but not IAP, and Omni says it “simplifies deployment” for enterprise users.

withinboredom 5y ago

> Although I don't understand why they don't simply have the "Pro" version be a $20 once-off in-app-purchase in the free app bundle Most in-app purchases can't be shared between family members. I will never buy an in-app purchase again. I learned this the hard way after spending $20 on a children's game and my son could only use my phone to play it -- not my partner's. It was really annoying to always have to give up my phone when on the plane/train.

interpol_p 5y ago
Oh I agree that's annoying! Though it looks like this has finally changed in iOS 14 and Big Sur: https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/03/users-can-now-share-in-app-purchases-and-subscriptions-via-icloud-family-sharing/ https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/03/users-can-now-share-in-app-pu... But developers need to manually enable family sharing for in-app purchases. So this is now down to the grace of individual developers

dustyharddrive 5y ago

OmniFocus has a similar thing, with a standalone “Enterprise” edition (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnifocus-3-enterprise/id1484755344 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnifocus-3-enterprise/id14847...), where IAP is replaced with an upfront price. I believe it’s because schools can get a volume discount on paid apps but not IAP, and Omni says it “simplifies deployment” for enterprise users.