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Because even installing a "free" app is considered a purchase/transaction (you can even see the text "processing payment" very briefly). The app is then "owned"
by rollcat 4y ago
Because even installing a "free" app is considered a purchase/transaction (you can even see the text "processing payment" very briefly). The app is then "owned" by your account forever, so even if the developer later chooses to make it paid, it's still "yours" at the price you bought it ($0).
- Nextgrid 4y agoBut that's an irrelevant implementation detail. The password requirement is there to protect the account owner from harm should an unauthorised user purchase apps or other expensive content using their account. There is no such harm for free apps.