Can I distribute redeem codes so that some users can download my app for free?

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Created Jul ’17

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My organisation has developed a couple iPad apps to support literacy in Indigenous languages (in Australia).

We would like to charge a nominal fee for general users in the App Store. However, we also want to offer the app for free within the Indigenous community with whom we work.

I note that Promo Codes are not the same as redeem codes, because they only allow a user to access the app for limited amount of time (e.g. four weeks).

Do you know a way in which I can generate "redeem codes"? I would provide these to the local school for community members to use.

Any insights would be very helpful. I've been searching and can't find any information.

Kind regards,

Eric Brace

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KMT OP

Jul ’17

>I note that Promo Codes are not the same as redeem codes, because they only allow a user to access the app for limited amount of time (e.g. four weeks).

Around here, those two words are generally used to refer to the same thing, which is a promo code you generate via iTunes Connect and send out to whomever, where they use it to redeem/download your app via iTunes for free.

Use of a promo code allows them to own the app as normal, but they aren't allowed to leave reviews/rate the app. Also note there is a limit to how many you can spit out over a given period, they're only good for the version for which they were generated, how long they last before they expire*, and of course age ratings, etc. apply.

See https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/LanguagesUtilities/Conceptual/iTunesConnect_Guide/Chapters/ProvidingPromoCodes.html

*The 4 weeks (28 days) is how long they have to use the code while it's still valid, not how long they can use the app. Use it or lose it...

Ken

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