Is it required to implement In-App-Purchase or can I simply add the paid version as a new app?

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I already have a free version of my app in App Store. Now I want to add a completely new paid version of the same app (with extra features).

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 13 '13 at 11:30

You can create a paid version of your app with no problem. It will get approved. So it's really up to you. But using in-app purchase makes it more convenient to the user. They will be able to switch to full version of the app without losing any data (like achievements for a game, or documents created with the free app).

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 13 '13 at 11:30

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If you look at the app store, you'll see both options. There are many free "lite" versions of an app, and the full versions which you need to pay for. In-App purchases are also common, yet they need more effort to develop.

answered Mar 13 '13 at 11:30

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Do not forget to accept one answer (and you might upvote both ;) ) – Mirco Mar 13 '13 at 13:30

Is it required to implement In-App-Purchase or can I simply add the paid version as a new app?

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