# Google Bans Apps With Deceptive Subscription Offers From the Play Store

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**Created:** [April 17, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/google-bans-apps-with-deceptive-subscription-offers-from-the-play-store/80359 "2020-04-17T15:10:00Z")\
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A [newly instituted](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/04/building-user-trust-through-more.html) Google Play policy [bans apps that use deceptive language or imagery to trick you into subscriptions](https://www.engadget.com/google-play-bans-deceptive-subscription-apps-184531870.html). Engadget reports:

_Apps now have to be clear about a plan’s cost, frequency and terms, including whether or not there will be an automatic renewal. They should also outline the features you can use without a subscription, and explain how you cancel service before your free period is over. The company has improved the Play Store’s approach to subscriptions to match. You’ll now get a email reminder before your trial or intro offer is over, as well as for any plans that last 3, 6 or 12 months. The checkout is now more transparent, and you’ll be alerted if you delete an app with an active subscription._