Apple Enables Promo Codes for iPhone Applications Rated 17+
TUAW reports that has Apple has begun allowing developers of App Store applications carrying mature (age 17+) ratings to issue promo codes for the applications. The move apparently comes about a week after Apple's restriction preventing issuance of promo codes for such applications began gaining attention.
Luckily, it seems that Apple has been listening: over the past few days, we have received word from a number of developers stating that they are now able to request promo codes for their 17+ apps. While Apple has not made any official comment on the issue, it appears that they have quietly conceded this battle to the developers, once again enabling them to distribute promo codes as needed for all of their apps.
Apple's promo code policy for 17+ applications appeared to be related to a lack of parental controls applying to promo code redemption. At this time, it is unclear whether Apple has made any technical changes to the App Store to address this issue or if it is simply a policy change.Top Rated Comments
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33 months ago
:)
I'm glad to hear Apple is listening.
So, what's the next thing people want to get all cranky about?
Honestly, you people are impossible to satisfy...
I think maybe one of the following would be nice...
- Something along the lines of NWFC, XBOX LIVE, or PSN would be good, so the small developers don't have to invest in buying their own servers and can instead piggyback on Apple's.
- Making the top paid apps reflect the revenue rather than just sales. Duh the 99¢ games are going to get more downloads than the $9.99 games. (Maybe if they broke it down into price brackets? Like, top paid apps between 99¢ and $2.99, top paid apps between $3.99 and $9.99, $10.99 and $19.99, $20.99 and $99.99, and everything higher... of course, that would leave you with 6 different top apps lists... probably not the most elegant design choice...)
- Easier searching? If I could specify that I only want free apps to be returned, or apps within a certain price range that would be great. Or apps within a certain star rating range.
I'm glad to hear Apple is listening.
So, what's the next thing people want to get all cranky about?
Honestly, you people are impossible to satisfy...
I think maybe one of the following would be nice...
- Something along the lines of NWFC, XBOX LIVE, or PSN would be good, so the small developers don't have to invest in buying their own servers and can instead piggyback on Apple's.
- Making the top paid apps reflect the revenue rather than just sales. Duh the 99¢ games are going to get more downloads than the $9.99 games. (Maybe if they broke it down into price brackets? Like, top paid apps between 99¢ and $2.99, top paid apps between $3.99 and $9.99, $10.99 and $19.99, $20.99 and $99.99, and everything higher... of course, that would leave you with 6 different top apps lists... probably not the most elegant design choice...)
- Easier searching? If I could specify that I only want free apps to be returned, or apps within a certain price range that would be great. Or apps within a certain star rating range.
33 months ago
That's good they changed their mind, after they heard the public start to whine. :p
33 months ago
Very surprising....
Not at all surprising. Apple is doing the right thing, IMO - allowing its developers to sell and promote their 17+ content without worrying about Apple stymying or censoring same.
If parental controls aren't sufficient for little Susie or Johnny, then they will just have to wait until they reach 17+ to play with grown-up equipment. :cool:
33 months ago
I think this all makes a lot of sense. We get the best of both worlds - those that are mature enough to get the content can get it, and those that are too young are restricted. Programmers and artists don't have to compromise on their products or worry about censorship, but the kids stay protected. Of course it's not fool-proof, but at least it's something.
33 months ago
Considering that the slightest bit of violence seems to make apps 17 level now, this is a good thing. How else can people demo their app. Heck, I think Pocket God is now 17+, what the heck.
33 months ago
Apples policies clearly need re-organization so they are consistent and make some sense.
I remember when the first article came out about this (linked below), I thought how stupid it was that they would allow 17+ apps but not allow them to promote themselves. the developer of naughty dice (a sex dice app) wasn't too afriad to talk openly about it
http://cultofmac.com/q-a-how-sex-game-apps-get-approved-by-apple/
I remember when the first article came out about this (linked below), I thought how stupid it was that they would allow 17+ apps but not allow them to promote themselves. the developer of naughty dice (a sex dice app) wasn't too afriad to talk openly about it
http://cultofmac.com/q-a-how-sex-game-apps-get-approved-by-apple/
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