Apple's change to the store is effective as of this week.
According to Macworld, users who are forced to re-purchase their Mac apps will at least now be warned that they will be paying again for the pleasure to do so.
Says the new pop up warning:
Many users, who prefer to purchase the app from the developer directly than through Apple as a middle man, were shocked when it was revealed the Mac Store does not allow them to integrate their newly purchased apps without a repurchase directly from the store.
As a note, if you have an older version of the app, the warning will not be triggered and you may purchase the app again without even knowing you had already installed.
Says the new pop up warning:
[App name] is already installed and was not purchased from the Mac App Store
Do you want to buy [app name] again?
Many users, who prefer to purchase the app from the developer directly than through Apple as a middle man, were shocked when it was revealed the Mac Store does not allow them to integrate their newly purchased apps without a repurchase directly from the store.
As a note, if you have an older version of the app, the warning will not be triggered and you may purchase the app again without even knowing you had already installed.
