EdwardSmith36
Newbie
There is nothing wrong to make use of paid apps but if we are getting same thing at free of cost, why would any one make second choice?
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Which one do you prefer? Paid app without ad vs Free app with ad?
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To support the developer.
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badcatz
Well-Known Member
I would almost always go with the paid edition. The only time I'll use an ad supported app is when the dev doesn't offer a trial version. I hate adds with a passion. But I get that devs need to make money or why write apps? No matter what platform I've been on (Android, BB or Windows Phone) I'll pay for the apps I like and use.
If you're getting the same thing at free of cost, it might mean you're stealing it, i.e. pirating paid apps.
1) free version has ads.
2) free version is lite, cut-down or is trial.
androidmachine
Android Enthusiast
There are apps that are full versions and are totally free (no ads). These are few and far between, but they do exist. Some are under the Gnu Public License.
Robpuk38
Newbie
Free app no ads. Ads ruin everything! the web is full of ads, I seen some of the best sties that have really good work, and then they ruin it with ads makes the app and the site lag for users who do not have the current tech. a method of making money with an app should be more features, level requirements no promoting some other off site a. just my thought on the subject. I hate ads! Mater of fact I'm going to write my own web browser to block all ads for my own personal self.