paid apps

Non-free mobile programs

Paid apps are software applications that require payment to download or use, as opposed to free apps.

The term emerged with smartphone app stores, where users browse and purchase software: I don't mind paying for paid apps if they don't have ads.

Some apps offer both free versions with limited features and paid versions with full functionality.

Related

premium features · one time purchase · purchase · unlock · upgrade · license · trial · Google Play · software · mobile · install · paywall · pro version · full version · fee · transaction · developer · revenue

Opposites
cost model

paid appsfreeware

Complimentary computer programs

free software · free downloads · free trials

software distribution philosophy

paid appsopen-source software

Publicly accessible code anyone can modify

business model/monetization

paid appsfree-to-play

No-cost base game model

shareware

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G