Windows 8 application price from 1.5 USD to 1,000 USD

Users are allowed to try 7 days before deciding to buy. Microsoft also encourages developers by reducing fees from 30% to 20% for applications that earn $ 25,000 or more.

After knowing the release date of Windows 8, what many users are interested in is now applications. All current applications for Windows 8 Consumer Preview are free, but this will change when the full version of Windows 8 comes out. Meanwhile, besides a lot of free applications on Windows Store, developers will also have the option of selling prices for their applications.

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Microsoft has detailed pricing plans for Windows Store. In a post on the MSDN blog, Microsoft said, app prices can range from $ 1.49 to $ 999.99. In an effort to make the Windows Store stand out from all other app stores, developers won't have the option of pricing their app at $ 0.99.

The company also said it will support successful applications by charging only 20% for applications that generate revenue of $ 25,000 or more. However, until the application reaches $ 25,000, Microsoft will collect 30% as the industry standard.

In addition, Microsoft will adopt a " pre-purchase " policy for the Windows Store, allowing developers to give users a 7-day free trial of their application, then decide whether to buy or not. .

Microsoft is making some smart decisions with the Windows Store. A 20% charge on successful applications may make many developers give Windows Store priority in some cases, and allowing users to test for free before purchasing promises to have more download (download) more.