How Feature Gates Work (Free Tier)
Who this is for: Free tier users who encounter a Plus or Pro feature.
James taps "Export PDF" and sees a screen he hasn't seen before. He wants to understand what's happening.
What You'll See
When you tap a feature that requires Plus or Pro:
- An informative dialog appears. It explains what the feature does, which tier includes it, and the current subscription price.
- Two options are shown:
- "Upgrade to Plus" — opens the subscription screen where you can subscribe.
- "Maybe Later" — dismisses the dialog and returns you to what you were doing. None of your current work is lost.
What Doesn't Happen
- Your Free features are never blocked or restricted.
- The dialog is shown once per feature attempt — not repeatedly on every navigation.
- Dismissing the dialog has no penalty. You can tap "Maybe Later" as many times as you want.
Free vs. Plus vs. Pro
See the FAQ — Subscription Tiers for a full comparison of what each tier includes.
Tips
- Core memory capture, Timeline, Whereline, and basic exports are always Free.
- If you want to try Plus, you can subscribe and cancel any time through the App Store or Google Play.
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