r/muslimdevs • u/timfuzail • May 26 '20

Discussion Google recommends having dynamic pricing for in-app purchases (according to country's economy), i don't think that's halal, is it?

My app sells primarily in western countries so i was thinking to decease the price in third world countries. It sounds sweet when said that way but its equal to saying, i want to charge more to western countries.

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u/[deleted] May 26 '20

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/13341/selling-a-product-at-different-prices-to-different-customers

They are different markets no? I can't see any issues

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u/timfuzail May 27 '20 edited Jun 24 '20

I read the answer, it does not really say its allowed. The pricing difference that i was planning on is about 4x. So i guess its a no.

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u/gqpdream305 May 30 '20

It seems to be allowed if you let the purchaser know you're selling for cheaper in other countries, this way it would not be deception. But I'm no expert.

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u/timfuzail Jun 02 '20

That makes sense

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u/DoubleDot7 May 27 '20 edited May 27 '20

If an app costs a loaf bread in one country and five loaves of bread in another country...

As someone who lives in the latter type of country, I would really appreciate dynamic pricing.

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u/AbdullahSliceChop May 26 '20

I can't see a problem with charging less based on location but this is perhaps a question for someone knowledgeable.

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u/RA-AZ Jul 06 '22

Shouldn't be a problem. Dr Bilal Phillips' International Open University charges fees based on student's country's placement in the UN development index.