In app purchase VS lite/paid version?

[1last try games]

Hey guys ,

Im cureently working on my first puzzle game for the iphone called evil square.

I wanted to know , whats better?

a free app with in app purchases? or a lite and a paid version?

Thanks!

can really use some advice

[INOV8]

Originally Posted by 1last try games

Hey guys ,

Im cureently working on my first puzzle game for the iphone called evil square.

I wanted to know , whats better?

a free app with in app purchases? or a lite and a paid version?

Thanks!

can really use some advice

Why not do both? We are about to release an app that has a lite version (ad supported) with in-app purchases, as well as a premium version.

[baei1024]

Originally Posted by 1last try games

Hey guys ,

Im cureently working on my first puzzle game for the iphone called evil square.

I wanted to know , whats better?

a free app with in app purchases? or a lite and a paid version?

Thanks!

can really use some advice

If your app is big, LITE/PAID version will make user download app again to get the full feature.

So, that's depends...

[1last try games]

Originally Posted by baei1024

If your app is big, LITE/PAID version will make user download app again to get the full feature.

So, that's depends...

BIG .. meaning?

Is In app purchases the future?

because thers so many ways of getting noticed easyer if your app is free

(free app of the day) etc...

So im really stuck as in which direction to go with

[BravadoWaffle]

There was a very interesting thread on the TA forums on this topic: Lite apps worthwhile now days? - Touch Arcade

They debated the pros/cons pretty well regarding lite vs IAP. I think the biggest takeaway for me was to do neither, but instead to release a free "prequel" that has some unique content on it and expands on the story/world of the game a little bit. That way your dedicated fans download it, and anybody who is interested will buy the paid version to see what happens in the story.

[alfred_1986]

I suggest Inapp purchasing option if your app has subscription based like magazines or news. Else I would go for lite/paid version of the app.

[baei1024]

Originally Posted by 1last try games

BIG .. meaning?

Is In app purchases the future?

because thers so many ways of getting noticed easyer if your app is free

(free app of the day) etc...

So im really stuck as in which direction to go with

If your app is 500 MB, you definitely need integrate IAP, otherwise if user want to transfer to Paid User, he/she has to wait the download time which break the user experience.

Angry Bird has IAP too.

[mochibits]

I feel that if you have an app that could be used a few times, and then forgotten, IAP is the way to go. (fun apps, dumb apps, simple apps)

One of my simple fun app had a free and full version. It got about 150 free downloads a day. 1 full purchase every 2 days. When I added IAP, It averages like 4-5 purchases a day now.

My theory: Impulse buyers.

Make it easier for them to buy, and they will buy more.

[INOV8]

Originally Posted by mochibits

I feel that if you have an app that could be used a few times, and then forgotten, IAP is the way to go. (fun apps, dumb apps, simple apps)

One of my simple fun app had a free and full version. It got about 150 free downloads a day. 1 full purchase every 2 days. When I added IAP, It averages like 4-5 purchases a day now.

My theory: Impulse buyers.

Make it easier for them to buy, and they will buy more.

Check out this article on the subject.
The Free App Economy: How Sustainble is it? - TNW Apps

[1last try games]

Originally Posted by INOV8

Check out this article on the subject.
The Free App Economy: How Sustainble is it? - TNW Apps

Great article! Thanks alot