So iOS can have a trial period for purchases? Really?

Crawlingwind

pax-eterna

I think you'll find that is for a subscription model app. Apple provide up to 14 days before the subscription begins. If you cancel it in that time you don't pay anything.

Outright purchase apps, still need to go via the Report a Problem steps to get a refund, so "pseudo trial" I suppose, but one does not always get a refund via that method! Personally I've found it a bit "flaky"

espiegel123

Loopy pro has a free IAP that gives a 7-day trial of the full feature set.

enkaytee

This is absolutely true - here's the link that explains how devs can implement trials in non-subscription apps:

Go here and search for "xx-day trial" ▶ https://developer.apple.com/app-store...

Gavinski

@enkaytee said:
This is absolutely true - here's the link that explains how devs can implement trials in non-subscription apps:

Go here and search for "xx-day trial" ▶ https://developer.apple.com/app-store...

Not finding anything when I search for that Nige, do u have a direct link to the article maybe?

enkaytee

@Gavinski said:

@enkaytee said:
This is absolutely true - here's the link that explains how devs can implement trials in non-subscription apps:

Go here and search for "xx-day trial" ▶ https://developer.apple.com/app-store...

Not finding anything when I search for that Nige, do u have a direct link to the article maybe?

Sorry - link got mangled when I copied it - try this: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#in-app-purchase

This is the relevant section:

"Non-subscription apps may offer a free time-based trial period before presenting a full unlock option by setting up a Non-Consumable IAP item at Price Tier 0 that follows the naming convention: “XX-day Trial.” Prior to the start of the trial, your app must clearly identify its duration, the content or services that will no longer be accessible when the trial ends, and any downstream charges the user would need to pay for full functionality. Learn more about managing content access and the duration of the trial period using Receipts and Device Check."

Gavinski

Wow wow wow. Good to know. What are the disadvantages of IAPs vs buying an app directly. I remember there may be one or two but can't recall exactly what.

@enkaytee said:

@Gavinski said:

@enkaytee said:
This is absolutely true - here's the link that explains how devs can implement trials in non-subscription apps:

Go here and search for "xx-day trial" ▶ https://developer.apple.com/app-store...

Not finding anything when I search for that Nige, do u have a direct link to the article maybe?

Sorry - link got mangled when I copied it - try this: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#in-app-purchase

This is the relevant section:

"Non-subscription apps may offer a free time-based trial period before presenting a full unlock option by setting up a Non-Consumable IAP item at Price Tier 0 that follows the naming convention: “XX-day Trial.” Prior to the start of the trial, your app must clearly identify its duration, the content or services that will no longer be accessible when the trial ends, and any downstream charges the user would need to pay for full functionality. Learn more about managing content access and the duration of the trial period using Receipts and Device Check."

BiancaNeve

IAPs don’t seem to work with family sharing.

Crawlingwind

In the OP video, Jakob mentions how devs can implement this.

espiegel123

@BiancaNeve said:
IAPs don’t seem to work with family sharing.

It is up to developers whether Family Sharing applies. Some allow it and some don’t .