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I think Apple would likely reject such a design as being a "demo" version, which is explicitly forbidden--unfortunately.
by SiVal 11y ago
I think Apple would likely reject such a design as being a "demo" version, which is explicitly forbidden--unfortunately.
- chrisan 11y agoHas apple ever given a reason why they dont allow demo/trial apps? A time limited trial seems like the perfect fit for productivity apps, not sure entertainment based apps would want this model. You have a day/week/month to use the app in its entirety, if after the trial you value the product you purchase it, otherwise it no longer works.
- nicky0 11y agoI don't think they ever gave a reason. Personally I like how it has forced developers to come up with more creative product offerings than time limited demos. While convenient for developers, time limited demos suck as a user experience IMO. The whole "trial expired! buy now!" experience is very grating.
- btdollar 11y agoI am fairly certain the "trial expired" experience is exactly the reason. They're also trying to make a commodity out of software and having an app store half full of trial versions doesn't help them with that goal.
- chebum 11y agoGood point. Free trials are currently available for Newsstand apps only: https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/LanguagesUtilities/Conceptual/iTunesConnectInAppPurchase_Guide/Chapters/CreatingInAppPurchaseProducts.html https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/Langua...