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In-App Purchases Now Allowed For FREE Apps: Apple Drops Atomic Bomb!

October 15th, 2009 James Isabel

When Apple first announced in-app purchases for apps, everyone was really worried about devs abusing it. However (quite the opposite) it’s been working out great.

Just today, Apple sent an email to ALL developers saying FREE APPS can now carry in-app purchases. SAY WHAAAATTT??!?!?!

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Some examples of the in-app model at work? Ramp Champ sells four ramp packs for $0.99, and Tap Tap Revenge 3 selling additional music packs from artists we actually know though DLC.

One thing to note: both games are PAID apps to begin with. With this BIG change in the developers’ contracts, will we finally see proper “game demos” or will this open a big new fat can of worms?

We’re trying to gather comments from different developers regarding this news, but you can sound off below!

What do you think of this change? Would you be inclined to download games to try them AND purchase additional content for better enjoyment?

Lastly and more importantly, how do you think this is going to rock the AppStore?

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  • http://twitter.com/sacopotatoes doombomb

    I think this will eliminate the need for lite versions and so making it more efficient in the way that process worked. But at the same time this could lead to more manipulation of purchasing in app. Well see what this leads to.

  • http://twitter.com/sacopotatoes doombomb

    I think this will eliminate the need for lite versions and so making it more efficient in the way that process worked. But at the same time this could lead to more manipulation of purchasing in app. Well see what this leads to.

  • http://twitter.com/sacopotatoes doombomb

    I think this will eliminate the need for lite versions and so making it more efficient in the way that process worked. But at the same time this could lead to more manipulation of purchasing in app. Well see what this leads to.

  • http://twitter.com/sacopotatoes doombomb

    I think this will eliminate the need for lite versions and so making it more efficient in the way that process worked. But at the same time this could lead to more manipulation of purchasing in app. Well see what this leads to.

  • Hitch

    Hehe this "Eliminated" the whole price of a game we're all looking forward to…. Any guesses? Any? Ravensword! Jk, it's Eliminate! For Freeeeeeee!!!! :D

  • Hitch

    Hehe this "Eliminated" the whole price of a game we're all looking forward to…. Any guesses? Any? Ravensword! Jk, it's Eliminate! For Freeeeeeee!!!! :D

  • Hitch

    Hehe this "Eliminated" the whole price of a game we're all looking forward to…. Any guesses? Any? Ravensword! Jk, it's Eliminate! For Freeeeeeee!!!! :D

  • Hitch

    Hehe this "Eliminated" the whole price of a game we're all looking forward to…. Any guesses? Any? Ravensword! Jk, it's Eliminate! For Freeeeeeee!!!! :D

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/mrholder mrholder

    I thiink this could be good or bad, we'll just have to see. I guess this means the price dropped on Rolando 2.

    Does anyone know what the deal is on Tiger Woods PGA Tour? It has a Pro Shop that won't open when you click it. I heard you can buy a new course.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/mrholder mrholder

    I thiink this could be good or bad, we'll just have to see. I guess this means the price dropped on Rolando 2.

    Does anyone know what the deal is on Tiger Woods PGA Tour? It has a Pro Shop that won't open when you click it. I heard you can buy a new course.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/mrholder mrholder

    I thiink this could be good or bad, we'll just have to see. I guess this means the price dropped on Rolando 2.

    Does anyone know what the deal is on Tiger Woods PGA Tour? It has a Pro Shop that won't open when you click it. I heard you can buy a new course.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/mrholder mrholder

    I thiink this could be good or bad, we'll just have to see. I guess this means the price dropped on Rolando 2.

    Does anyone know what the deal is on Tiger Woods PGA Tour? It has a Pro Shop that won't open when you click it. I heard you can buy a new course.

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