7 years ago in app store was some kind of promotion like “app of the week” and I downloaded
app “splice” for free and all options were for free and I’ve been an
active user of it for all this years on all my iphones. Some days ago my splice app was offloaded
from iphone, and after it was downloaded back, I lost my opportunity to use it
for free, It offered me paid subscripton. How can I restore my previous
conditions?
iPhone 12, iOS 17
When an app is offloaded (an option selected by you --> How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support ) and then re-downloaded, you get the updated version. You must also have had automatic updates turned off or maybe that app hasn't been updated in several years. Anyway, you get the new version which appears to now require payment (not too unusual for some previously free apps). Unless the developer offers an older version, only the new one is available now and you're stuck with it.
You should turn off automatic updating of apps, and also avoid offloading an app until you have had time to read about any changes a new version may bring. Ultimately though, you will find when you upgrade your hardware you will be stuck with whatever current version of an app is out there because you haven't been able to store old versions on a computer in many years now. In that case you may wish to see if a different app will meet your needs. You may also wish to read this article about optimizing storage --> How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
When an app is offloaded (an option selected by you --> How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support ) and then re-downloaded, you get the updated version. You must also have had automatic updates turned off or maybe that app hasn't been updated in several years. Anyway, you get the new version which appears to now require payment (not too unusual for some previously free apps). Unless the developer offers an older version, only the new one is available now and you're stuck with it.
You should turn off automatic updating of apps, and also avoid offloading an app until you have had time to read about any changes a new version may bring. Ultimately though, you will find when you upgrade your hardware you will be stuck with whatever current version of an app is out there because you haven't been able to store old versions on a computer in many years now. In that case you may wish to see if a different app will meet your needs. You may also wish to read this article about optimizing storage --> How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
The version of the app available today is with a paid subscription.
The version that you had before is no longer available.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 15; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 11; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 18; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18; HomePods, audioOS 18 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
Restore free app of the week
