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?
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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.
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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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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
DirtyShroomz said:
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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Is there a site where I can download licensed apps for free on my locked Dell streak?
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Why don't you try google, and that is a pretty **** move to the developers of these apps. Most of them are 3.99 tops, you cant really spend that much?
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I will pay for the apps that I feel are worth it money...
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I will pay for the apps that I feel are worth it money...
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You do know most apps have a free trial version.....
you have come onto a developers forum and want to know where to warez apps.
moron.
Pm me ill give u a site. lol you guys are so mean hahaha.
Nah, they're not mean... they just do not have anything else better to do lol, so I truly understand wht they are going thru.
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Most paid apps give you the chance to uninstal them without charge if you do it within 24 hours. Almost all paid apps have free trial versions and very few apps cost more than a couple of dollars, don't be a tight arse..
...nobody around here is mean, we just don't like #&&$+(s - BTW, the site you are looking for is www.fbi.com/register
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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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Agreed
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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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.
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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'm on XDA a lot and I've considered getting the paid version of XDA for my phone. Whats the difference between the two? Is it worth buying? I see reviews that go both ways.
Get it. It gives u more options. I have no problem with the paid version.
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Donation. That's the difference
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Yes. Donate to xda. Also, I musta thanked 25 people today lol. I thought it was limited, but maybe not. Oh yeah, premium has the thank feature and the multi quote feature (not sure if free has that). Still, BUY IT, it's good for us/xda. You know xda buys devs phones? You think they print the money themselves?
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I've always had lots of issues with the xda app, so I went straight to the source and bought the tapatalk app. Its a much better experience.
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I've always had lots of issues with the xda app, so I went straight to the source and bought the tapatalk app. Its a much better experience.
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Yes. Donate to xda. Also, I musta thanked 25 people today lol. I thought it was limited, but maybe not. Oh yeah, premium has the thank feature and the multi quote feature (not sure if free has that). Still, BUY IT, it's good for us/xda. You know xda buys devs phones? You think they print the money themselves?
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I'm pretty sure the free version can do both of those. The free version has bothersome ads, but I'd say most people are using AdFree so they don't have to deal with them anyways.
Is anyone doing the pre order your note 4,turn in your old phone get the difference up 200 back from Samsung?
Is it going to take 6-8 months for a check to come in ? Or is there an instant nature to this ?
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Is it going to take 6-8 months for a check to come in ? Or is there an instant nature to this ?
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If you pre-order from Best Buy then it is instant, but through any other carrier/retailer you'll wait like 8 weeks.
Here's a thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/200-trade-promotion-t2883637
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Is it going to take 6-8 months for a check to come in ? Or is there an instant nature to this ?
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6-8 weeks once its confirmed. Who knows how long it will take to confirm. I will assume it is probably 3-4 months to get the check.
Still odd why no specifics if this deal covers full price or not. The wording is vague and that is being kind.
The bb deal says trade in value may vary, so you could just get $10 for that $10 phone.
The Samsungish promotion is fishy.
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I called two local Best Buys and was told you simply get whatever the value of your trade in is. I'm trading in an HTC Evo 4G, I get $22.00 off of a Note4.
EDIT: But buying through Sprint, their website says Samsung will "match" your trade in value up to $200.00.
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schlepprock said:
I called two local Best Buys and was told you simply get whatever the value of your trade in is. I'm trading in an HTC Evo 4G, I get $22.00 off of a Note4.
EDIT: But buying through Sprint, their website says Samsung will "match" your trade in value up to $200.00.
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So what are u saying? BB has no 200 promo on the note 4?
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So what are u saying? BB has no 200 promo on the note 4?
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Well I called "two" BBs and neither knew anything about it. One guy even put me on hold for like three minutes come back and said he checked all his resources and couldn't find anything but the trade in for phone value deal. If anyone checks and gets other wise by all means let us know. Facts only though guys, be sure to check deep if you hear that so and so said..
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Well I called "two" BBs and neither knew anything about it. One guy even put me on hold for like three minutes come back and said he checked all his resources and couldn't find anything but the trade in for phone value deal. If anyone checks and gets other wise by all means let us know. Facts only though guys, be sure to check deep if you hear that so and so said..
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These employees must not be well informed.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...t=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=note+4
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Link doesn't work.
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These employees must not be well informed.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...t=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=note+4
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A historical first for Best Buy employees...
Is the link working for everyone? I can't get it to work.
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Is the link working for everyone? I can't get it to work.
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Make sure if viewing on phone to change to desktop view.
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Is the link working for everyone? I can't get it to work.
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Works for me on my PC. Earlier this afternoon a BB employee and me couldn't get the site to come up on our phones and we were standing in the middle of the store!
I had to switch to Web view to get it working on my phone.
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