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From my searches, it is not possible with LC to implement in-app purchase for a OSX desktop standalone to be posted to the Apple Store (not for iOS).
As I understand then, in order to give users the chance to test the App, the only choice is to upload 2 Apps to the store:
- a full feature paid one (Pro)
- a free App, with some limits on the user experience.

From the App Store Guidelines I also read this:

Non-subscription apps may offer a free time-based trial period before presenting a full unlock option by setting up a Non-Consumable IAP item at Price Tier 0 that follows the naming convention: “XX-day Trial.”

I think this would need in-app purchase anyway, so no deal.

My questions then are:
1 - will limits appearing on the free App be a reason for rejection? (like a dialogs: "You can load a max of 3 docs for this free version. Go buy the Pro")
2 - what kind of business model are you using for this kind of situation?

Thanks
Trevix

More on above...about copy protection.

Could't find any more recent info on Mac Apple Store copy protection then these:
https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/68237
https://www.macworld.com/article/115701 ... nsing.html
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/232 ... r-appstore
And about AppleStore Receipt (that gets build inside the bundle at each buy):
https://developer.apple.com/library/arc ... TP40010573


For what I understand, the only option to protect a full Feature "Pro" version from being copied and uploaded anywhere on the web, i sthe Apple receipt. But it seems too complex for me to implement.

So all of this bring me to the conclusion that, on Mac desktop, making a "Paid" App (all features) and a "Free" App (with limits) doesn't make sense since most probably the Paid version will be available for free on the web in a few weeks or months.

Any tough on this?
Trevix

I guess nobody really care posting LC apps on the Apple store.

I am sure someone does, but they may not have come across the issue. I can't answer, as I don't do anything on the mobile side, sorry.

I am interested in this topic, if anyone has discovered anything further on this please post. I will do my own research...

Rod