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> The app is only in the Mac app store for now (no trial yet) Why not push a "Free" version to the Mac App Store? Just as good as a trial but gets around Apple

by pkamb 14y ago

> The app is only in the Mac app store for now (no trial yet) Why not push a "Free" version to the Mac App Store? Just as good as a trial but gets around Apple's rules. For example: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-hand-keyboard-free-one/id501185004?mt=12 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-hand-keyboard-free-one/id... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-hand-keyboard-one-hand/id465275525?mt=12 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-hand-keyboard-one-hand/id...

febeling 14y ago
That is a freemium offer AFAIU, where one is more or less just a demo and the other one is similar to a system extension for input. I don't know how to apply that to my app. I was thinking of a time-limited trial version. I don't believe Apple accepts time-limited apps that duplicate full versions for the Mac App Store, but don't know for certain.
- pkamb 14y ago
  They don't allow time-limited trials, but free feature-limited versions seem to be ok. Or try an in-app purchase to unlock more typing tutorials? (Those are my apps by the way, if you have any questions.)
  - febeling 14y ago
    Hm, I admit I didn't realize :) Thanks for your advice! The in-app purchase would tie the app very tightly to the MAS, and I'm not sure if that is a good thing. I'm not sure yet how to best proceed.