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by s73v3r 4067 days ago
"Personally I like the option of being able to try an application and if I like it pay for it outright. No ads or in app purchases or subscriptions."

This goes directly against your criticism of IAP, though. The trial is usually implemented by having a "lite" version downloaded, with an IAP to unlock the real version.

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> This goes directly against your criticism of IAP, though. The trial is usually implemented by having a "lite" version downloaded, with an IAP to unlock the real version.

Fair; I don't think I articulated that well enough. My distinction between the two was a trial would allow me to test the app before paying one fee for unlocking everything whereas I always see IAP are being multiple items I have to pay for. Though that isn't a huge distinction and I don't think it's ultimate the best solution anyway.