[joshstrange]

So while this is common trend I really wish developers would stop using the "Download on the Mac App Store" graphic when it should be "Buy on the Mac App Store". Also there is NO MENTION of the price or even the fact this is not free (other than linking to trial which implies that). I really hate this practice of baiting and switching.

[smackfu]

Blame it on Apple, they mandate using this button. I understand why they don't want to use prices, because those are localized, but agree that it should differentiate free vs. paid apps.

[joshstrange]

Odd, I could have sworn they provided a "Buy on the App Store" or similar but I just read through their marketing guidelines and you are right. Well then part of my argument doesn't hold up but still I feel like developers are doing this on purpose (obstructing the price and/or the fact it is paid not free) to hide that from you until after you get excited about the product/app.

[lloydde]

The prominent trial button there is a near ideal experience to make it clear it's not free.

[joshstrange]

I get that but they are clearly hiding the price. I don't think there is anyway to argue against that.

[lloydde]

I also appreciate transparent pricing. On the other hand I can hope the use of a global store allows then to localize pricing.