I am so not an "apps girl," that I can't say I have noticed.

I don't cruise the apps, unless I have a specific need. I might add one app per year if that. So to answer your question; no, I have not noticed, but this is not surprising.

I've heard Apple has more apps requiring purchase.  I'm an Android girl.  Have never had to purchase an app yet.  

Yes and they are soon deleted!

The farm boy in me will find a way to make something work in its place!

I haven't had the need to buy any yet and hadn't really noticed a difference.

Michael - If that is the case, it will be just like most software. They get you addicted by offering a free trial, or free version, and then either charge you for an upgraded service, or just start charging you in general.

Good morning Michael. You're right, but I don't buy any or at least haven't, but am sure at some point I will.

App developers are getting smarter and no longer need to offer everything for free. Interesting question because I was having this exact conversation with someone today regarding app purchases. If it's a reasonable price and a quality app, I don't mind purchasing additional features, if they are honest up front about it.

I had not noticed this, but if one asked me for a CC, it would get deleted.

Who can keep up with them.  I hear of new ones every day. I'm sure most of them have to be bought.

no. 

Michael,
I’m still a desk top guy. Use very few apps.

Yes and I actually have upgraded some of the ones I really like.

Still looking for the one that incorporates all my needs

Yes often.

Yes, so much for free

Yes I just refuse to purchase any app because their are tons of free apps.

I did not buy any apps for a long time. I generally try to keep my iphone as clean as possible. 

Depends on the app.  Free to play ones tend to have this.  I play a couple online games that are similar to this.  The classification is called "Free to play, pay to win."

As to productivity apps, I've seen this from day one on my apps.  Free to give you an idea of the features and pay to unlock things you later need.  Similar thing for my wordpress plugins too.  Basic theme: free.  Easy duplicate of pages via a template: Paid version.

Michael Thornton - it is natural that after some time, they want to monetize their product which may have some free features initially.

How long can one survive without getting rewards on their efforts?

Yes, at least if you want to app to work well!

Michael,

I hardly use the apps I do have.  I am not that big of a fan.  A

If it's not free I don't need it.  That's been true so far.

Michael Thornton I quit looking at apps.

That is how many app developers make money.

I have not perused new apps for a while.

I only use the apps I need.  I have not noticed that I'm paying for more.  

No - stick with the free features

I only use FREE ones so far, have not encountered a need to purchase any. I'm Application-lite, I own minimal apps.

I have a friend who purchases all then i have to hear how bad they are. I dont bother buying any app until it is proven it works well, and will actually help

I have not noticed. This will be a good blog topic for you.

I do not purchase many  apps.

Yes I see that, but I have my core apps that I use, so I am pretty well covered. I don't imagine that I need any others. 

Yes, but I shy away from them unless they are absolutely necessary!

Good morning Michael.  the apps I use so far does not require any purchase.  So no I haven't noticed.

The world loves Apps ! The more the merrier !!!!!!!!!!