Do you know if the iOS application is downloaded for free for users or for free?

Question

I switch my iOS app, which is already in the app store, from paid to free. I want to know what users paid for the application, so I can relate to them differently (for example, not to show them additional ads). As far as I know, there is no way to get which version of the application users downloaded initially.

One thing I was thinking about is this. I can release the update while the application will be free. Everyone who launches the game for the first time has an update marked "Free Download". The problem here is that if someone paid for the application, then he did not start it, and then updated his application. This means that I will treat them as a free user, even if he paid. Thanks!

Answer 1

It is impossible to do this with 100% accuracy without releasing a new application.

If you use any flag, save the flag in keychain and / or iCloud, so that it has more chances to stay on removal / reinstallations and from device to device (if you use iCloud).

It is best, though likely to release a new lite version of the application. It can be a pain to maintain two versions, but at least you know exactly who paid and who did not.

Answer 2

I am doing this somewhat on the server side of the script. When I first launch the application, I take data from my server to determine whether it’s a paid or free installation, and then save this information to iCloud. It works relatively well, but it has a drawback; a small percentage of the time the request failed. If it fails, I just install the application as a paid one, so as not to blame anyone. It spins me a little, but I take a hit because I don’t need to update when I want to switch to paid / free.

Answer 3

You cannot show updates or advertisements to customers separately who bought the application for free or paid money. Whenever you pay a free application, customers can download the application for free.