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Money, markets and business models for people who don't work in finance. Where the money comes from, who decides, and what the jargon is designed to hide.

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Business

How Do Free Apps Actually Make Money?

Four business models cover almost every free app: advertising, in-app purchases, subscriptions and data. Knowing which one you are inside explains most of how the app behaves.

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