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A significant problem is that the App Store just says "In App Purchases" on the App page. We don't even get a list of prices and functionality of the IAPs. In

A significant problem is that the App Store just says "In App Purchases" on the App page. We don't even get a list of prices and functionality of the IAPs. In EU it is a requirement that: "When you buy goods or services in the EU, you have to be clearly informed about the total price, including all taxes and additional charges." https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/pricing-payments/index_en.htm https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/pri... I don't think the App store currently respects this law as the advertised price is not the total price for the advertised functionality when InAppPurchases are required to unlock them.

jsmith99 4y ago
On my iPhone at least, if I scroll down the app store listing to the app details and expand the IAP section it shows a list of all the IAPs the app offers. The names don't always reveal what they unlock, but sometimes it's clear they are just voluntary donations.
- silvestrov 4y ago
  This is so well hidden that I didn't even know the info was there. It should be next to the price and should have a full explanation instead of just a title. The CandyCrush App I just checked has multiple IAP with the same title and different prices.
gnicholas 4y ago
I’m in the US and I can see prices and titles of all IAPs.
lazycouchpotato 4y ago
Pretty sure Apple lists the name and price of IAPs on the App Store. Google on the other hand only provides a range on the Play Store. "In-app purchases: $0.99 – $74.99 per item" is worthless information.
kruuuder 4y ago
I think the requirement means something else: If a consumer purchases a product, they cannot be charged more than the declared price, e.g. by adding VAT or "handling fees" during checkout. The price must be transparent up-front. If you download a free app from the App Store that has some obscure in-app purchases or subscription, that's not a problem either, because you didn't purchase anything yet.

jsmith99 4y ago

On my iPhone at least, if I scroll down the app store listing to the app details and expand the IAP section it shows a list of all the IAPs the app offers. The names don't always reveal what they unlock, but sometimes it's clear they are just voluntary donations.

silvestrov 4y ago
This is so well hidden that I didn't even know the info was there. It should be next to the price and should have a full explanation instead of just a title. The CandyCrush App I just checked has multiple IAP with the same title and different prices.

gnicholas 4y ago

I’m in the US and I can see prices and titles of all IAPs.

lazycouchpotato 4y ago

Pretty sure Apple lists the name and price of IAPs on the App Store. Google on the other hand only provides a range on the Play Store. "In-app purchases: $0.99 – $74.99 per item" is worthless information.

kruuuder 4y ago

I think the requirement means something else: If a consumer purchases a product, they cannot be charged more than the declared price, e.g. by adding VAT or "handling fees" during checkout. The price must be transparent up-front. If you download a free app from the App Store that has some obscure in-app purchases or subscription, that's not a problem either, because you didn't purchase anything yet.