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Why do I think that if I see GET, the app is free? Because that is true for the initial app you get, but maybe the upgrade can cost. Or can something say get and not be free from start?

I was trying to find an app that records phone conversation that if free, but if scroll down seems they all have charges, or maybe that's just add on stuff don't need? Did not download to test. thanks.

From a quick look at the App Store, it looks to me like "GET" means free, "GET" with an "In-App Purchases" badge is obvious, and a $ amount where "GET" would be means the app is shareware.

You may be able to find out what the in-app purchase items are at the developer's website, but otherwise, you'll have to d/l your app - at no cost - and see what you've got in real time.

If you download an app that is GET an no mention is made of in-app purchases and there are additional charges, report it to the App Store. However there may be future or enhanced versions that are not free. In-app charges generally activate advanced or additional functions in the app you do not want or need but the basic functionality is available. I have run into a very few apps that asked for payment to continue working after a specified time but I believe those have mostly been eliminated by changes in the App Store itself, but you could run into an old app hat has not been updated or refreshed ant still has pay or expire built in. In any case, if it says Get and you find there is a hidden charge, you can quickly and easily delete the app and all you will lose is its functionality. Nothing will hit your credit card.

WARNING: I have run into several app-store apps that proved so useful that I willingly paid additional features I did not know I needed or wanted until I tried them in the app, and ended up willingly paying for the feature


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Thanks ARtie, Joe.

Joe, saying if you see GET, all say GET correct? That initial download would be free unless you see $ the ask for money $ on that screen first glance? ie without having to dig in deep?

BTW you are are so good at this. Do you see an free app for recording phone conversations, or do you surmise all cost $ money.

Or maybe have to email developer ask.

That's it. If it says "GET," the initial d/l SHOULD be free. If the initial d/l isn't free, there'll be a $ number where it otherwise says "GET."