I wanted to write this article for a very long time, but laziness, aliens, traffic jams... What prompted me to take action was a recent question on the site: “If I buy an application, will I be charged for in-app purchases?”... Our readers generally have trouble with in-app purchases... Questions many and they are very different.
In this article, I'll go over the types of purchases in the App Store. Then I will give basic advice to beginners. From now on, this is where I will send people who make their first purchases in the App Store and ask all sorts of questions on the topic, the answers to which seem obvious to me.
Types of App Store purchases
In total I have identified 5 types:
- Paid apps with in-app purchases
- Free apps with no in-app purchases
- Free apps with in-app purchases
- Lite versions with the ability to unlock the full version
Paid apps without in-app purchases
The most clear and logical type of purchase in the App Store. There is a product - a program or a game. We pay money and receive an application ready to use.
The advantages of this type of transaction: the buyer immediately knows the final cost of the application. Also, such applications can often be purchased at a better price as a result of single promotions and global holiday sales. Sometimes they even become “temporarily free”. You can even keep track of sales directly on our website.
This type of App Store purchase is becoming increasingly rare. Developers are trying to convert even well-deserved hits to more profitable methods of monetization.
5. Focus on reviews of the game online, but remember that on many sites a popular service for developers is “paid review,” which does not have the most positive effect on objectivity. Sometimes you don’t understand whether they praise it because the reviewer really liked the game, or because the article was simply purchased.
7. If you purchased the application once, it will remain linked to your account. You will not be able to transfer it to another account! You can download this application again for free at any time, no matter how much it costs at the current time. Of course, if it has not yet been removed from the App Store (rarely happens).
8. If you made an in-app purchase, it is also linked to your account. In the future, even after completely reinstalling the application, you can safely try to pay for the in-app purchase again (if there is an option in the application, use the function: “Restore purchases”). The app will tell you that you already own it and the purchase is free for you. Please note: this does not apply to all types of in-app purchases; you can read more about them in the article
All iPhone users must use a program such as the App Store; without it, a fashionable gadget loses many functions necessary for modern man. When buying a new smartphone, a person must go to this program store in order to download from there other programs that he plans to use.
This could include various social networks, productivity apps, and games. There are a lot of different applications in the App Store that both help a person stay productive and exist simply for entertainment. In order to download any program, you must agree to the rules of its use.
In the description of many programs, you will notice that there is a note that it has in-app purchases. What is this and does this mean that by installing the program you agree to purchase something inside the program?
So, they only buy additional content within a program. Not all programs have this option, so you need to pay attention on the inscription next to the “download” button or “buy”. If there is an inscription stating that this application includes in-app purchases, then the program supports this function.
If there is no download fee, then the user will see a “download” button, but this does not mean that the program will be for you absolutely free.
It may require a one-time or monthly subscription to some content, and this subscription may open up both some specific functions of the program, which you, in principle, can refuse, as well as all existing ones in principle - in this case, without a subscription you will not be able to you will be able to use the program.
Additional content purchased in the application may vary, and there are several types.
It can be Consumables, they are usually present in games, these can be additional lives, some currency that is valid only within the game. Such a purchase is always made as needed, that is, if the user runs out of lives in the game, then he can buy them, but until they run out, there is no need to purchase them.
And every time, if necessary, the user must again buy the consumables he is interested in. It's worth noting that some apps won't transfer content you've purchased to another device. That is, if the game was originally installed on an iPod and purchases were made on it, then if you install the game on an iPhone, the level you achieved in the game will be transferred, but the purchases will not.
Non-consumables, which are purchased only once. These purchases transfer from one device to another if they share Apple ID. Such purchases can also be restored. Typically this may involve turning off advertising in the program, purchasing additional characters, accessories, or additional game levels.
There are also non-renewable subscriptions, usually subscription for a certain period or seasonal. Purchasing the next similar content is possible only after the end of the previous one. In this case, the user must purchase the subscription he needs. Renewable subscriptions automatically renew after the previous one ends.
Typically this subscription is made once a week, month or year. Many customer acquisition programs may offer a free trial. When purchasing such a subscription, if you want to unsubscribe from its constant renewal, you will need to perform a certain set of actions.
In order to make a purchase built into the program, you need to enter your ID. If you are unable to complete your purchase, you should check the entries you entered. card details or electronic wallet with which you want to pay for this purchase.
So, an in-app purchase doesn't mean you are forced to buy anything when you download it. Only you should make the decision to purchase additional content, and the device is required at least once will ask you to confirm your desire purchase any in-app purchase. Such purchases can be different, sometimes the application cannot work without them, and sometimes it is quite possible to do without such purchases.
You can make in-app purchases in the same way as you usually buy paid apps in the AppStore. Typically, such purchases are made in games; many users make such purchases so that the user has more options in the game.
Also, such purchases are often made in applications with video content or in magazines, when you need to buy a subscription every month.
We looked at nine popular apps for thrifty shopaholics and more.
There are only a couple of months left before the release of the iPhone 7 - it's time to start saving money to exchange your old, unnecessary iPhone 6s for the long-awaited new product.
We put it together nine interesting services that offer to save money - there are options for all occasions.
The Edadil service offers an endless number of discounts in nearby stores in all cities of Russia. He specializes in food, alcohol, household goods, cosmetics, children's items and pet supplies. But it also offers clothing/footwear, sports products, stationery and electronics.
Conveniently - a shopping list, a list of the most interesting selected stores, as well as the designation of all of them on the map.
The Alcoscanner application offers a cultural relaxation without spending too much money. It is ready at any time to show you on the map the distance in meters to the nearest bottle of Calvados, grappa, or whatever you like. With prices and promotions!
True connoisseurs will be delighted with powerful filters based on types of drinks. For example, from wine we can distinguish subcategories - red, champagne, white, pink, vermouth, sangria, sherry, port and fruit.
The entire range of establishments in the service is divided into four areas - shops, cafes, entertainment and services. Wizee Shopping aggregates the most interesting spot promotions and the biggest sales. Why pay full price at all?
The application also provides maps of shopping centers, and also includes a search for stores using a number of various criteria.
PS Deals are a real boon for gamers who have chosen PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable or PlayStation Vita. The service will not only show you the most interesting promotional offers, but also introduce you to the hottest new PS games.
Just wait for the discount. After all, you can add any game to your wishlist and receive a notification about a price reduction.
Indicate your area of interest - women's and men's clothing and shoes, cosmetics and products for soul and body, jewelry and sports equipment, as well as dishes, lighting, watches, appliances and much more. After this, the application will begin to notify you about the most interesting offers from selected categories nearby.
The most interesting feature of the service is its social opportunities. You can subscribe to users with the most interesting product feeds, and also create your own.
Groupon- dealer of new emotions and fresh impressions. Already at the first launch, the service will offer you a refreshing dip in a water park, a walk along the river on a boat, learning a foreign language and relaxing at sea. With a huge discount.
For convenience, all offers in the service are divided into the most interesting, nearby, shopping and tourism.
The GoTable service offers to please your taste buds and save a lot of money. In his arsenal - up to 30% discount in 130 restaurants in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don.
We select an approximate location, determine the number of people, date and time - the application will do the rest on its own. You can later add your favorite places to your favorites list.
The application collects the most interesting promotional offers on Aliexpless, DNS, Enter, Ozon and several other popular ones our compatriots stores
For example, Enter now offers a huge range of electronic fireplaces with impressive discounts - they are indistinguishable from real ones. And Svyaznoy pleased us with cool wireless headphones from Sony at almost one and a half times cheaper than the usual price.
Automobiles, accessories, household appliances, gadgets, children's products, computers, furniture, clothing and shoes, food and sports - these are not all the categories of goods for which the service offers discounts.
The application is different a huge number of stores with the ability to select the most interesting ones, as well as notifications about cool promotions.
If you wish, there will be interesting discounts
The most active shopaholics can save quite impressive sums on absolutely any purchase. Of course, there are many more similar applications in the App Store. And it is with great pleasure that we Let's discuss all the ones you use in comments.
You recently deleted the application, and now you need it again? Have you wondered how many games and programs you have downloaded in your entire life? All this can be found in the App Store download history. But how to access it? Now we'll tell you.
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Apple has made it easier for its users to view their purchase history. Now you can find out what and when you purchased from the App Store and iTunes directly in the Settings application on your iOS device.
Previously, you could only view your purchase history in iTunes on your Mac or PC.
To view your purchase history in the Settings app on your iOS device, you need to:
1. Go to "Settings" → "iTunes and App Store".
2. Enter your Apple ID (or click on E-mail (Apple ID) if it is displayed at the top) and select "View Apple ID", after which the system will ask you to enter a password or use Touch ID or Face ID.
If you use the function "Family Sharing", you will only see the history of your purchases and will not be able to find out what other members of your family bought. To view their purchase history, you need to sign in with their Apple ID.
3. Scroll to "Purchase History" and click on it.
In the “Purchase History” section, purchases are sorted by the date they were charged. Clicking the button "The Last 90 Days", you can change the display of the list of completed purchases by year.
Items for which payment has not yet been processed by the bank will be marked as "Pending". By clicking on a product indicated in the history, you can find out the date of its purchase/download and the name of the device from which the purchase was made. If you notice any discrepancies, click the button "Report a problem".
If you accidentally deleted the purchase confirmation you received by email, you can request a new one by clicking on the button "Resend".
How to see all the apps you've ever downloaded on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
1. Open Settings → iTunes Store and App Store and log in to your account.
2. Open the application App Store.
3. Click on your profile icon at the top right.
4. Select Shopping → My purchases.
This contains all the applications that you have ever downloaded to this device from your Apple ID - both paid and free games and programs. They are divided into two groups – All And Not on this iPhone/iPad/iPod. The second group displays applications that are not currently on your device. In addition, a search function by name is available.
Please note that if your device is running iOS 11 or later, you will not be able to download 32-bit apps from the My Purchases section - the app or game developer must first update the app or game so that it becomes 64-bit (this is a new iOS requirement starting from version 11). You cannot download applications that have been removed from the App Store for one reason or another, although they will still be in the list.
Perhaps, many people, when going to the store, have a question about how not to forget to buy everything you need, and at the same time not to accumulate extra goods. To be on the safe side, we write lists for ourselves on pieces of paper, and then carefully check them in the store. But it often happens that we forget to write something down or we have nothing to cross off already purchased goods, and then it becomes not so easy to navigate the long list.
Fortunately, developers have created many applications for smartphones that allow you to record the necessary purchases. These programs, running on Android and iOS platforms, relieve us of the need to keep everything in our heads. In addition, they do not allow us to lose sight of this or that product, because all of them are already included in the phone’s database, and we just have to select the ones we need.
Buy a loaf!
Requirements: Android 1.7.2 and higher, 2.7mb / iOS 7.0 and higher, 6.9 mb
“Buy a loaf!” - convenient and easy-to-use shopping list with a beautiful interface. The application allows you to manually enter a list of products and their quantity, automatically groups items in the list, and has a built-in dictionary by product.
The paid version of the program offers cloud synchronization of lists between devices, which allows you to maintain lists with other people in real time. The application can create several lists and send them by mail and sms, print or duplicate.
Additionally, you can install a free widget.
OI Shopping list
Requirements: Android 1.6 and above, 1mb
Ol Shopping List is the simplest shopping list, which is why many users love it. In the application, you can create several lists, dividing products into thematic groups or stores. Each element can be given labels with which items in the list will be sorted, units of measurement, quantity, price can be specified, priority can be assigned, and a note of arbitrary length can be added.
The application does not provide synchronization, but any of the lists can be sent to another person, for example, by email or SMS. The program has three built-in design themes, many settings for sorting lists and other nice little things.
Shopping list: Bread!
Requirements: Android 1.6 and higher, 471 kb / iOS 5.0 and higher, 2.1 mb
This simple and convenient application allows you to quickly and easily create a shopping list. Particularly important purchases can be highlighted from the general list with a marker, and purchases can be crossed off with one touch. The program has built-in voice dialing and functionality for reading barcodes (for it to work, you need to additionally install Barcode Scanner).
You can create separate shopping lists for different stores, send lists to other phones and make backups. The application does not load the phone at all, does not slow down and loads quickly. In the paid version it is possible to install the widget on your desktop.
buy me
Requirements: iOS 6.0 and higher, 25 mb
The application is noticeably different from its counterparts with a bright interface. The shopping list in it is easy to create and edit. The program already has its own database of all existing products, and when adding positions, it automatically substitutes the necessary words and loads existing beautiful pictures of the products, which help to recognize the item at first glance.
Purchased items are marked, dimmed, and moved to the end of the list. The shopping list is completely cleared by dragging it down. The application provides synchronization via ICloud.
Shopping: Listick
Requirements: Android 2.2 and higher, 2.7 mb / iOS 4.3 and higher, 25.3 mb
The Shopping app makes shopping easy, fast and enjoyable. It allows you to create an unlimited number of lists and templates. The program already has a built-in product database, and based on the first letters entered, it will offer options for names, add them to the list and automatically determine the category.
In addition to creating a shopping list in the application, you can keep track of your expenses by dates and product categories. The created lists are synced in real time in the cloud and are available on all your devices and on the application website.
For quick access to the application, you can add a widget to your smartphone desktop. In addition, the program has several types of sorting, marking the most important items, voice input, several types of design, and also allows you to cross out purchased items in one motion, creates a list from an incoming SMS and sends ready-made lists by email and SMS.
