I was wondering how many of you have decided to ditch the marketplace in favor of the Amazon App Store?
After using it, I have highly considered this option and may do so. To me, it is MUCH better than the marketplace and seems more user friendly.
Anyone jump ship yet?
Using both ATM.
Agreed
Google still = main
Amazon = only good for free paid app
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gtuansdiamm said:
Agreed
Google still = main
Amazon = only good for free paid app
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Amazon is also good for getting adfree apps, like angry birds (legitimately, I bought it for a buck).
However, I agree with the above, mainly because Amazon can't detect which apps are installed and which need updating.
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Google still = main
Amazon = only good for free paid app
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Agreed
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I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
Whosdaman said:
I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
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Are you still using your Epic?
nubsors said:
Are you still using your Epic?
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Yeah, I never sold it. The sale fell through. I'm going to get the EVO 3D and give my mom my Epic. So it'll still be in the family.
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I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
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Free paid apps.
I myself have actually used it for that. When I see an app that is normally $2
or so and it's free, i'll grab it. However, I have seen a few free apps that seem to only have a 1 star rating, so who knows.
I hope they don't start off with some great apps then go downhill and offer nothing we want.
You never know, this app may take over the market. Very well possible as Amazon has been in the marketplace business longer than Google. I guess only time will tell.
Don't use it or like it
How do you get this app store? Can you virw and download from your phone?
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Using both amazon for free paid apps but google still my main.
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I'm using Google Market primarily. I only use Amazon for the free paid apps lol
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this is what i'm doing too.
I primarily use google market, the amazon one is good for free paid stuff, I have another market that I use as well to test drive stuff (don't think i can mention it here though)
still though, no matter how many markets we have/use it's STILL way better than the iTunes lockdown LOL
Only problem with Amazon is the apps only work if the Amazon market is installed.
Yay whosdaman is still with us for now
Too bad your sale didnt go as planned
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daddymikey1975 said:
I primarily use google market, the amazon one is good for free paid stuff, I have another market that I use as well to test drive stuff (don't think i can mention it here though)
still though, no matter how many markets we have/use it's STILL way better than the iTunes lockdown LOL
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Spill the beans bro.
stir fry a lot said:
Spill the beans bro.
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he's probably referring to a pirate's repository.
New market
quickstang said:
I was wondering how many of you have decided to ditch the marketplace in favor of the Amazon App Store?
After using it, I have highly considered this option and may do so. To me, it is MUCH better than the marketplace and seems more user friendly.
Anyone jump ship yet?
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I am using it to get their free apps, but I don't think it is as fast. I still use appbrain.com on my computer to browse through apps and load them later. I only go to the google apps store when I know what I am looking for or I need to do it on the fly.
My money was on Google and Amazon finally getting together and doing the app store up right with music and everything, but it looks like that is not going to happen with Google releasing their music store soon and Amazon having just released their app store. I ramble.
Epic with Syndicate Frozen ROM 1.1. I tried the rest and now on to the best.
Well it makes sense for amazon to lock down their apps. Sure everyone hates the idea, but understand their point of view on that. I mean you can't even remove the google market without root lol. So why don't you complain about that?
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I downloaded the app and set it up since I have blockbuster online anyways. Didn't know I would have to pay for movies. That sucks. It also fc's a lot. Anyone else try it yet?
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Very bad reviews and like you said they charge $4 for movies.
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Very bad reviews and like you said they charge $4 for movies.
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this is y blockbuster is gonna go outta business soon
4 bucks to own? Or rent.
blockbuster removed it from the market i think. I read it from androidcentral. they said the app isn't optimized for other phones but they will make it soon
netflix is better, and with the soon to be released netflix app, it will totally dominate.
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netflix is better, and with the soon to be released netflix app, it will totally dominate.
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Exactly. Not to mention that Blockbuster is pretty much bankrupt.
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netflix is better, and with the soon to be released netflix app, it will totally dominate.
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Lol was gonna ask for your source, then just googled it myself xD
not to put blockbuster down, but it really just cant compete with the no added fee instant streams and the unlimited movie/month dvd's for only $9. The only thing that can compete is Redbox and its doing quite well(off topic) especially since redbox is currently beta testing game rentals in their kiosks here in Reno.
I hope they change the app to free or cheaper rentals cause I use blockbuster online like crazy. I love it cause I can exchange a movie in the store for a new release on tuesdays. Can't even get a lot of new movies from netflix.
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i uninstalled it, my friend told me bout using picasa web albums to stream movies. works pretty good
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i uninstalled it, my friend told me bout using picasa web albums to stream movies. works pretty good
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Can anyone write the steps to do this please?
Are they charging $4 per rental on top of a monthly fee?
If anyone has the blockbuster app from the market can u back it up and upload or send it to me my backup didn't work for some reason
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Did anyone make a backup
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Can not anyone help me on this
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Can not anyone help me on this
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nope because this app is garbage n they really charge you too much
They sent me an email apologizing for the app and saying they are working to get it out to my style phone.and they gave me 5 dollars to use online.
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It worked fine on my phone I just wanted someone to send me a copy if some don't like it that is them I watched 3 movies on mine
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Hello everyone, not sure if this is the correct spot for this post but i wanted to know if any of you have purchased any games directly from gameloft. They are currently having a holiday sale where u buy a game for $4.99 and you get one free. Now to me that sounds like to good to be true but im still curious you know. They do have some pretty good games like N.O.V.A. and much more. Any feedback from you guys would be awesome.
Heres is the url where i found their website
http://wapshop.gameloft.com/us/spri...02=216209736754a7692829&from=ADID-21999&c=223
It's a legit offer if that's what you are asking. They have a lot of cool games but I usually just wait until they offer free games and then I download them. I was able to get Hero of Sparta and Let's Golf for free.
warning about gameloft, it was confirmed that they double charged lots of their customers that purchased a game from them, I didn't have a problem after purchasing Dungeon Hunter so its not an every customer problem but there are many still having issues getting refunds
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warning about gameloft, it was confirmed that they double charged lots of their customers that purchased a game from them, I didn't have a problem after purchasing Dungeon Hunter so its not an every customer problem but there are many still having issues getting refunds
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Oh really? Whas this recent? Its making me think twice now.
http://phandroid.com/2010/12/14/have-you-been-ripped-off-by-gameloft/
Hey, did anyone actually do this deal? I ordered one game, I paid, and then I ordered another game from the free list and... I paid again... how do I get the free games?
join the marketplace gameloft, sheesh.
i bought asphalt 5 or something a while back and i dont think i get free updates, unless i buy it again.. aint that some BS?
gameloft doesnt deserve my money until joining.
I refuse to pay for games and apps...the phone was expensive enough..especially the stupid ten extra dollars a month for 4g (which has no coverage when you live way out in the sticks)
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I did this twice. The first time there was a "download free game" link that was displayed after i made the purchase, so that was easy. The second time I didn't get that same link. I ended up emailing them and they sent me a link for a free game. I personally haven't had any problems with them, but have only made 3 or 4 purchases with them since getting my EVO, so YMMV. They did take a while to respond to my email (5 or 6 days) but since it was around Christmas time I'll give them a pass on that.
I think they have some of he best mobile games around. Silly as it may sound but I'm after console like gaming and their games are about as close as you can get. Also, EA has a deal right now , .99 cents a game. That includes nfs shift, which imo is the best looking racer we have. I remember when games were 15 to 30 dollars for games, abiet, this was before the iPhone and Android application model existed.
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jst8851 said:
I refuse to pay for games and apps...the phone was expensive enough..especially the stupid ten extra dollars a month for 4g (which has no coverage when you live way out in the sticks)
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Sucks for you.
Ive never had any issues with gameloft myself.
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jst8851 said:
I refuse to pay for games and apps...the phone was expensive enough..especially the stupid ten extra dollars a month for 4g (which has no coverage when you live way out in the sticks)
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That's kind of like buying a computer and refusing to buy software for it because the computer and your Internet service was expensive enough.
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I refuse to pay for games and apps...the phone was expensive enough..especially the stupid ten extra dollars a month for 4g (which has no coverage when you live way out in the sticks)
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My rent is "too damn high"
Does that mean i should refuse to pay my utilities
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Sucks for you.
Ive never had any issues with gameloft myself.
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No issues..i have a lot of game loft games.....theres ways of getting a hold of games and apps...i like to consider myself a droid pirate lol
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That's kind of like buying a computer and refusing to buy software for it because the computer and your Internet service was expensive enough.
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I refuse to buy software as well...the internet is too much as well (thats when you root...and use tethering) I'm an adobe photoshop user and theres no way in hell id pay the asking price for that....the internet does amazing things sometimes
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I refuse to buy software as well...the internet is too much as well (thats when you root...and use tethering) I'm an adobe photoshop user and theres no way in hell id pay the asking price for that....the internet does amazing things sometimes
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Not that you care, obviously, but you are stealing quite a bit, it sounds like. Congratulations, I hope people steal whatever it is that you produce in whatever job it is that you probably don't have.
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Not that you care, obviously, but you are stealing quite a bit, it sounds like. Congratulations, I hope people steal whatever it is that you produce in whatever job it is that you probably don't have.
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Lol...cute..im actually pretty sure if your a lead graphic and web designer..you should be smart enough to know how copyrights work
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Lol...cute..im actually pretty sure if your a lead graphic and web designer..you should be smart enough to know how copyrights work
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Yeah, its simple, you steal you go to jail. Am I missing something? Do you know how pirating works?
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Love gameloft. Never had any problems.
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I refuse to buy software as well...the internet is too much as well (thats when you root...and use tethering) I'm an adobe photoshop user and theres no way in hell id pay the asking price for that....the internet does amazing things sometimes
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These devs here work hard on these apps the least you can do is help them out by buying there apps and not stealing them
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One of the best alternate keyboards is available for free on the Amazon app store. You can have a look here: http://www.amazon.com/TouchType-Ltd...MUWY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311254324&sr=8-4
For those not living in the US, try market enabler.
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Amazon Appstore is only available to customers located in the United States
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its like USA doesn't get enough free **** already!!
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its like USA doesn't get enough free **** already!!
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Try market enabler, you should be able to get around that. One downside with market enabler is you need to be rooted
Doesn't work for me. I can install the Amazon Appstore, but it says that appstore is not yet available in my region.
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its like USA doesn't get enough free **** already!!
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If it makes you feel any better, we can't access Samsung Movies in the U.S. because it detects we have a UK phone. We can't access Samsung Movies in the UK because it's picking up a U.S. IP. All is not a bed of roses here in the U.S.
to be fair, the guys in the good ol usa have waited a retarded amount of time for this phone. also, i wouldn't worry bout the movies...any that samsung have ive already played on the gs2..just rip em or download them...it plays everything.
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Ok it worked for me But I don't know if I am allowed to explain it on XDA.
Paul obrien at modaco has this guide to access amazon appstore from outside the u.s. http://mdc.gd/aahowto
It really is simple.
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Worked here from UK, used market enabler and entered loads of fake details, it asks for address and credit card details so used fakenamegenerator.com to come up with something. Great app so much better than stock but takes a bit of getting used to
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its like USA doesn't get enough free **** already!!
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Lol, we are in a 14 trillion debt, we need all the free stuff we can get. Gosh damn when I graduate, I'm leaving this country and heading for Japan or Korea.
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Lol, we are in a 14 trillion debt, we need all the free stuff we can get. Gosh damn when I graduate, I'm leaving this country and heading for Japan or Korea.
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Why!? Without the US consumption to world economy would collapse
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Paul obrien at modaco has this guide to access amazon appstore from outside the u.s. http://mdc.gd/aahowto
It really is simple.
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+1 no money needed, no registration except for a new amazon account
+1 as your phone number works, googles address as billing address works, the fake credit card works
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Paul obrien at modaco has this guide to access amazon appstore from outside the u.s. http://mdc.gd/aahowto
It really is simple.
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That worked many thanks!
I think its weird that the Amazon Store app is not compatible with the Nexus 7.
I would think Amazon would prefer to make it as easy as possible for all of us to order merchandise from their site.
I guess I can side load it but weird.
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Its not weird. The Devs are slow, and haven't made the Amazon Ap compatible with Jelly Bean yet.
That being said, why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
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I think its weird that the Amazon Store app is not compatible with the Nexus 7.
I would think Amazon would prefer to make it as easy as possible for all of us to order merchandise from their site.
I guess I can side load it but weird.
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You can go amazon.com and get the APK. It works just fine.
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You can go amazon.com and get the APK. It works just fine.
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Works for me too.
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Its not weird. The Devs are slow, and haven't made the Amazon Ap compatible with Jelly Bean yet.
That being said, why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
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With the amazon app, you get a free paid app everyday. Some good, some not so good.
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You can go amazon.com and get the APK. It works just fine.
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+1 Just go to amazon.com and side load it.
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The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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Both are available on amazon.com and it works just fine.
dparrothead1 said:
The OP is not talking about the App Store......he's talking about the Amazon shopping app that is in the Play Store.
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This.
It must be that they are waiting for a "tablet" Amazon app, but where the hell is it? Seriously Amazon....
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That being said, why whould anyone use the Amazon Ap store when they have the Play Store?
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A few apps offer slightly different, Kindle Fire-optimized versions on Amazon. Given the near-identical screen size, these work quite well with the Nexus. For instance, the Play Store version of the excellent rss reader Feedly is clearly for phones, while the version on the Amazon Appstore is Fire-optimized and looks much nicer on the Nexus. Presumably this will change over time as more people develop with the Nexus in mind.
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This.
It must be that they are waiting for a "tablet" Amazon app, but where the hell is it? Seriously Amazon....
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Enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/anywhere/sms/android/178-1612135-9191748
Why do you want to get stuck in the lame Amazon Shopping app when you can load up their site on browser? I have it on my Incredible2 phone but avoid it and rather shop via the phone browser instead, it doesn't make shopping experience any easier....
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I think its weird that the Amazon Store app is not compatible with the Nexus 7.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android
*Requires Android OS 2.0 & up and rear facing camera.
I'm pretty sure it will work on the tablet if you install the .ipk file.
I got it on mine no problems. I made a back up of the app and installed it
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Enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/anywhere/sms/android/178-1612135-9191748
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Umm, that is just the phone app. I have already side loaded it onto my N7, but the interface is far from tablet optimized. Hence the "tablet" Amazon app.
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Umm, that is just the phone app. I have already side loaded it onto my N7, but the interface is far from tablet optimized. Hence the "tablet" Amazon app.
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Umm, ya. There isnt a tablet amazon app. I doubt they will make one ether. Why would they? The current one works fine. Plus they have their own tablets with all of their great services integrated and optimized. Really, if you want the best amazon apps buy a fire. End of story.
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What he said. Amazon knows how many Nexus 7s have been sold, I would think they would want me using their app to make purchases from them.
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Umm, ya. There isnt a tablet amazon app. I doubt they will make one ether.
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There also isn't a phone app available for the N7. I could buy a Fire to make purchases, or I could just shop at Wal-Mart. End of story.
I expect Besos thinks bigger than that. He must have his reasons. I guess.
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How do I get the apk from amazon.com??
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Yes, there are two different apps being talked about BUT to respond to the above comment... the Amazon AppStore has a free app every day. Most days it is a crappy game but a couple times a month, they have something good on there for free. It is worth it to check daily for a good deal.
Make a free version and a paid 'pro' version?
Make a single free app with in-app purchase that will upgrade it to a pro version.
I think the second way is more convenient because you don't need to handle two apps but I see the first case a lot more often on market.
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Make a free version and a paid 'pro' version?
Make a single free app with in-app purchase that will upgrade it to a pro version.
I think the second way is more convenient because you don't need to handle two apps but I see the first case a lot more often on market.
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I was asking myself that same question for months. I decided to go with your first option. I know most people are going to say that micro-transaction is the way to go now but I feel like its cheating the buyers out there.I recently bought a game for $3 and it also had micro-transaction as well. I paid for the game, dont want to keep on paying for perks that should be free.
I guess it just depends on the developer. What type of game are you looking into developing?
In-App Purchases
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I was asking myself that same question for months. I decided to go with your first option. I know most people are going to say that micro-transaction is the way to go now but I feel like its cheating the buyers out there.I recently bought a game for $3 and it also had micro-transaction as well. I paid for the game, dont want to keep on paying for perks that should be free.
I guess it just depends on the developer. What type of game are you looking into developing?
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In all honesty, I see PAID apps on their way out by 2014. Everyone always goes for the lowest common denominator. So, the objective from a marketing standpoint would be to release only free apps and have them all have in-app purchases. Everyone will download something for free, and then without having to go back and download something else, they'll just tick the in app purchase box.
But, the pro apps that offer a lot will do just fine as paid.
IAP(In App purchases) have been the trend for a while now. I get your point about customers who rather download a free app over a paid app. In the long run customers will be spending more money on those free apps because of the IAP! I know someone who downloaded a free game and paid $40.00 for an IAP that gave him all the weapons and items.
I feel like if you have a good product, it will sell.
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Also pro for 2 apps is they will give you 2x exposure on the play.
But if paid version only removes ads, will customers buy it?
You would need to add more features in the paid app to attract the customers to buying the game.
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I have a way.
Sell a pro app with promotion price(on you need,like Plants v.s Zombies in IPhone has limited time promo.Can get you big explodes for app)
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You would need to add more features in the paid app to attract the customers to buying the game.
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Just you say.
Everyday update the app.(joke)
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Hey Kenneth, can you elaborate more on what you said about promotion price and plants Vs zombies?
Thanks
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Hey Kenneth, can you elaborate more on what you said about promotion price and plants Vs zombies?
Thanks
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Like some time your app price on $4.99(this is too high).You put a price for everyone on like only 5 day(time you get).Put the price on $0.99 or Free.(This is one of the marketing strategies)
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I've also thought about doing that same thing with my app. Have a special for a week or so sell it half price. Even after the special is over I can do another special in the future as well.
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I'm thinking what if I make both — pro version and free version with in app billing option to upgrade?
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I'm thinking what if I make both — pro version and free version with in app billing option to upgrade?
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You can have ads in the free version, and have an option of telling the user if they want to get rid of ads buy pro version now. Either way sounds good.
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You can have ads in the free version, and have an option of telling the user if they want to get rid of ads buy pro version now. Either way sounds good.
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Yeah, free version with ads and option to upgrade to a pro + separate pro version. Pro version will have no ads and more functionality. Would be this fine or confusing for users?
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Yeah, free version with ads and option to upgrade to a pro + separate pro version. Pro version will have no ads and more functionality. Would be this fine or confusing for users?
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This is the way most developers have been doing it for years. I don't think it would confuse users.
What is the difference between pro and separate pro version?
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This is the way most developers have been doing it for years. I don't think it would confuse users.
What is the difference between pro and separate pro version?
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No difference, I think.