Is a trial version compulsory for Windows Metro apps on the Windows Store?

Question

Hello.

Is there a requirement for any Metro app being published to also have a trial version?

Thank you.

Matt

Answer 1

Is the requirement the following?: "Certification requirements for Windows apps"

This document describes the criteria that we use to certify an app as being eligible for listing in the Windows Store.

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biac [ http://bluewatersoft.cocolog-nifty.com/ ]

Answer 2

Thanks, but it that doc is incomplete.

This is all it says about trial mode:

1.3 Your app’s trial functionality must reasonably resemble its full functionality

A trial can limit access to some of the app’s features, or limit the period of time that the app functions.

but it doesn't say whether you _must_ have a trial version. Which is my question.

-M

Answer 3

No, your application does not need to have a trial version.

According to "Deciding how you offer your app to customers" in MSDN, you can provide your apps for the store by the following three ways.
# Full-featured app
# Free trial period
# In-app purchases

"Full-featured app" has no trial.
Also it says that "*If you want* to let users experience some of your app's features for free...," then you'll choose the Free trial period.

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biac [ http://bluewatersoft.cocolog-nifty.com/ ]

Answer 4

Many thanks!