Why does an app that I thought was free say purchased

I was searching for free vpns and downloading stuff and I saw one and clicked get but then a thing popped up that warns for 17+ apps and I’m aloud on 17+ apps but idk why I naturally clicked no for some reason but then it has a purchased symbol on it and if it costed money it didn’t warn me or say it anywear and I’m not sure if I was crazy and the app actually did cost money and I just didn’t read it right or what but help I am crying right now I hate this

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 6:19 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 12:38 AM

The app is free, but it does have in-app purchases, some of which are listed as trials that would then convert to a paid subscription if not canceled 24 hours before the trial period expires.


Check in your account details to see if you have a subscription for this app.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.2;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.7.3; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.2; HomePods, audioOS 17.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Dec 27, 2023 12:38 AM in response to Nooowhat

The app is free, but it does have in-app purchases, some of which are listed as trials that would then convert to a paid subscription if not canceled 24 hours before the trial period expires.


Check in your account details to see if you have a subscription for this app.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.2;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.7.3; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.2; HomePods, audioOS 17.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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