The ms_store_trial package enables Flutter developers to integrate Microsoft Store trial functionality into their Windows applications. It allows apps to leverage the Microsoft Store's built-in trial system, providing users with a time-limited version of the app before requiring purchase. This integration simplifies compliance with Microsoft Store policies and streamlines the monetization process for Windows-only Flutter apps. The package handles trial activation and validation through native Windows APIs.
Use cases
- Offering free trials on Windows
- Integrating with Microsoft Store distribution
- Enabling time-limited app access
- Monetizing Windows Flutter apps
- Validating trial status in apps
- Supporting in-app purchase transitions
Key features
- Windows-specific trial support
- Microsoft Store integration
- Automatic trial expiration handling
- Secure trial state validation
- Simple API for trial checks
- Native Windows platform compatibility
Suitable for
- Flutter developers targeting Windows
- Apps distributed via Microsoft Store
- Products using trial-to-purchase models
- Windows-focused monetization strategies
- Developers needing Microsoft Store compliance
Considerations
- Limited to Windows platform
- Requires Microsoft Store submission
- Trial logic must be server- or store-backed
- Depends on Microsoft Store runtime environment
- Not suitable for non-Microsoft Store distributions