[silvestrov]

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/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]

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]

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.

[kruuuder]

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.

[lazycouchpotato]

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.

[gnicholas]

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