On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Nathan <critter...@crittermap.com> wrote:

> Right now, I just wouldn't want to rock the boat so much. My paid app
> can be found without , people can still find the DEMO under related
> apps. The DEMO has never been anywhere close to the top where people
> can find it. Some people have installed it at position 265. The paid
> app has 0.5 extra points in ratings. That makes sense, most people who
> like the app will be reviewing the paid app instead.
>
> So perhaps I'll save the in-app purchases thing for premium content.
> And only make it available in a paid app, since those people have
> proven that they will pay something and can deal with Google
> Checkout.
>

How about this: for existing apps, keep the separate paid vs. trial versions
as you do now.  Just change things so that the trial version has in-app
purchase to turn it into a full app.  Do your paid app is the same as the
trial version, it just knows that it is already "unlocked."

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