Hello, this is a question that's been bugging me for a long time so,
How does developers that offer totally free apps with no ads (no paid versions) earn money from it, there are many examples such as opera mini, go launcher etc?
well most of the times they offer other paid services, go launcher sells themes and other ad-ons opera I think they have a app store or something like that. sometimes having a free app is just a way to make publicity to yourself and sell other services.
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Hello, i noticed recently a lot of free aps have been using updates to only put in ads. i have fell suspect to some of these and was wondering if anyone has the older versions of some of these apps. a couple that i am looking for is, atleast the ones i have noticed already that did not have ads
-Post it desk
-Alarm Clock Plus
Well the devs have to make money and free isnt free. They depend on ads to drive revenue.
If you are rooted, try Adfree Android. Mortymouse does have a great point though.
Hi all!
Q: What app do you prefer: paid full versions, or lite for free?
I mean, how important for you is it to have the opportunity to test free?
Q: How often do you buy the application without testing of lite or trial?
I find it incredibly important to have a free version (with ads) to at least get a feel for an application if at all possible. The 15 minute time limit is simply too short to test features of some applications.
I've only paid for two applications, and I used the lite version before upgrading on both of them.
As a developer I have had moderate success using this model, though I have ended up making more with the ads in the lite version than I have with the paid!
free version + adfree
I have no chance other then using free apps because without a creditcard there is no way to buy something in android market. I could use some alternate market and buy with paypal but most of the apps I like aren't in those markets.
The only app I bought was LauncherPro
So, you want the developers to just build you apps and not get anything for doing it? Click an ad, it makes the dev happy!
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free version + adfree
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I've been using Blackberries for 15 years and an now in the process of converting to the Samsung Galaxy S3 within the next week or two.
I'm a long time user of the iPad which has been jailbroken and can load all of the hacked apps to it.
My question is that when I root the Android, are there sites out there where I can get the "hacked" apps, or an app like
Installous (on the ipad) that downloads the apps?
Android is completely new to me and am VERY willing to learn...... (something new to play with)..........
Thanks. And I appologize for the ignorance.
DSSKing
Rooting the phone only allows apps to use root access. You can get apps that use root access though the Market/Play Store, (App Store) rather than a different app (Cydia). As for Installous, I think that you mean downloading cracked apps (paid apps for free)? If so i think you can't discuss that here. One of the cool things about Android is that you can install different app stores/app downloaders.
If I know discussions about cracked software are not allowed on this forum
anyway my advice is : if you like an app pay for that app it's only a few bucks
and you give developers support to improve that app !
Warez discussion isnt allowed on XDA
I have $80 on my T-Mobile prepaid account that I'm going to lose once I port my number over to another carrier. There's no way for me to get that money out other than to spend it. And I need help.
I'm definitely going to spend some of it on apps in Google Play, but $80 is a LOT for me to spend. I don't need music since I have Spotify premium and don't need books since I have a Kindle.
Any suggestions on what to buy? (Or how to best "preserve" the value?)
Well It depends on your type of device (Phone, Phablet, Tablet ..), and what kind of stuff interest you (Games, Camera Tinkering ...)
For a start, if you're one of those rooters, I'd say Titanium Backup is a must, there is also XPrivacy, an app I can't live without that can fake permissions of some intrusive apps. (The installation is a bit tricky but worth it)
As for games, I'm not a big player, but there are some good games, like The Room, and it's sequel The Room 2
As for editing your phone appearance, you can try different launchers, like Action Launcher, TSF Shell 3D, both unconventional launchers with special stuff, and then you can buy a set of Icons and themes.
There are lots of options for 80$, try going over the most popular app in the playstore , maybe you'll find some more interesting stuff there
I am hoping to get some help in figuring out what the best alternatives are to Droidwall. I have used that app for years on various phones but I now am in a situation where I cannot root my new handset mostly due to the fact I don't want to void the warranty.
I am on an MVNO and I want to restrict all data with the exception of a few programs (MMS, Opera Mini, Uber, and K9 mail) when the phone is not on Wifi and I am thus paying for data. I don't mind having to toggle it on or off when i switch to wifi. I know there are a few firewall apps that can work but the discussions i found on them are from years back. I don't care if the firewall is a paid app but I do not want one that runs ads or phones home to the developer.
And my phone is running 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Thanks
NetGuard: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-netguard-root-firewall-t3233012
I do recommend to buy the pro features to support this great dev and he added ads a few months ago.
Free and open source app.
Primokorn said:
he added ads a few months ago.
Free and open source app.
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So the developer added in-app ads to Netgaurd to support the program's costs because its free? That seems to defeat the purpose of what i want because i do not want any apps other than the ones i noted drawing down data. Does the Pro Version take away in-app ads, there is no mention of that being a feature in the developer notes.
If that isn't an option then it would be a deal breaker.
I am looking for something as close to droidwall as possible. That is unobtrusive and shuts down compete data transfers on all programs other than the ones I allow.
I'm using AFWall+ and I didn't install NetGuard for a while.
Feel free to ask in the XDA thread and I guess ads are removed with the pro license key.
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So the developer added in-app ads to Netgaurd to support the program's costs because its free? That seems to defeat the purpose of what i want because i do not want any apps other than the ones i noted drawing down data. Does the Pro Version take away in-app ads, there is no mention of that being a feature in the developer notes.
If that isn't an option then it would be a deal breaker.
I am looking for something as close to droidwall as possible. That is unobtrusive and shuts down compete data transfers on all programs other than the ones I allow.
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I recommend you NetPatch Firewall created by me.
It was just released, maybe not very stable.
Feel free to contact me if you have problems.
Download it in Google play store.