iSyncr Lite is changing to iSyncr Trial
Submitted by JRT Studio on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 19:08
Hello to all the awesome iSyncr users out there!
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up over a change around here. Rather than leaving you all with only the information in the title, I'd like to explain why I've made the decision to move iSyncr Lite from being a "Lite" version to being a 14-day trial version.
The first reason for the change is simple… I'd like to alleviate customer confusion. At this point, Chris (our amazing support guru) or I spends 20-30 minutes a day answering customer emails related to the fact that things like play counts do not work with the lite version of iSyncr. While I've enjoyed offering a lite version, the confusion causes too many headaches for people who are using iSyncr for the first time, so we've simplified all of the lite restrictions, which should save us all time. The only restriction on the new trial version is that it only supports 100 songs per playlist. That's it. Play counts/ratings/playlists/start/stop times/USB/WiFi all work with the trial version. So people trying out iSyncr for the first time will be able to get the full experience.
The other reason we are switching to a trial is to simplify iSyncr's development. In the past, I would have to test the lite version restrictions with each release and spend time assessing whether to make each new feature available in the lite version or not. This time added up and took away time I could be spending adding cool new features that everyone could enjoy. There is a long list of feature requests from users that I can now start digging into with the added time.
Lastly, I'd like to add that current lite users need not fear. If you've been using the lite version, it will continue to work for you, even if you update to the trial version. I didn’t want to take away any functionality from our current loyal users. However, if you get a new phone or uninstall the current version of iSyncr Trial, the 14-day trial will start for you, just like anyone else. Sorry but that is just a code thing that I can’t get around.
In the end, I hope that if you do try iSyncr Trial and enjoy using it, you will consider purchasing the paid version to support my continued efforts at making quality Android music apps.
Cheers!
Justin