Gifting an app

zzap64zzap64 Member Posts: 405
Does gifting an app to a friend let them leave a review for me ?

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  • 3itg3itg Member, PRO Posts: 382
    edited September 2012
    nope...
    On apple, "gifting" = promo code and apps received from promo codes cannot be reviewed.

    On Android, you eMail them the APK and therefore its not tied to their account, the apk being tied to the account is required to leave a review.

    I don't know for sure, but I imagine the same is true on B&N and Amazon, since not allowing people who received the app for free to leave a review leads to more accurate, genuine reviews.
  • zzap64zzap64 Member Posts: 405
    For iOS, I know that the promo codes don't allow reviews but I mean when I pay and 'gift' it to someone else.
  • 3itg3itg Member, PRO Posts: 382
    O ya know, thats a good question.
    But my guess is yes... you could review it.
    but thats a guess, if a real answer is worth it, I would gift myself a $.99 app and try to leave a review to be sure.
  • ironDanironDan Member Posts: 148
    Just Mail them a dollar and the name of your App to download and tell them to review it....dont overcomplicate things cheap A$$...just kidding :)) really, we all have to work around Apples rules cause they are the ones who pay us and call the shots.
  • The_Gamesalad_GuruThe_Gamesalad_Guru Member Posts: 9,922
    Just a word of warning about sending out signed APKs these files are not copy protected and if you give it out it can be copied and distributed enmass. I would never share a signed APK.
  • entersimonentersimon Member, PRO Posts: 273
    People who receive gifted apps on iTunes can leave reviews.

    Promo code recipients cannot.
  • zzap64zzap64 Member Posts: 405
    I've gifted the apps but the recipients cannot leave reviews. Just thought I'd update after finding this out. cheers.
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