The following situation, which will be described, really happened to many readers: a iPhone Suddenly it occurs to him to download one application in application store, It goes to the “Apps” category, then “Awesome Apps for iOS 16” and downloads it.

Despite this, Upon opening the app, a warning screen appears: “This app is a membership service with a one-week free trial.”

In short, the user backtracks and decides to download another app that they might also like for “free”. Then history repeats itself: as soon as the application is opened, a message appears warning that if a certain amount is not paid, the application cannot be used.

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“Try the app for free for a week”

Apple is transparent when users ask about app information and features. The problem is that getting data about your payment features isn’t that easy or friendly. The developers are not even completely transparent about their usage.

The specifications section has an “In-App Purchases” section where the tab shows “Yes” or “No”. In case the user wants to see more information, he should press the right arrow. By clicking on it, it will be possible to see different options and plans of the programs.

So where is the problem with all this? Well, nowhere in the datasheet does it mention that if the user doesn’t pay, You cannot use the application.

The point is that this includes apps that are free that have in-app purchases (micropayments) as well as “free” apps (at least when you log into the app with that label) that, yes, also allow you to unlock paid features. But which are definitely not free and require the user Pay for the subscription Use them monthly or annually from the day of opening.

A good example is the application that will remain below this paragraph. AI Profile Picture – Avatar Maker Allows you to take portraits artificial intellect (Quite interesting on paper). It is advertised as free and upon opening it states that the user must pay S/. 37.90. If anyone who wants to use this app doesn’t pay, they won’t be able to export the portrait, simply because they won’t be able to use the app in the first place.

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