Confirm the offer on the actual listing
An old “free today” link does not establish a current promotion. Open the exact App Store listing, confirm the developer, and inspect the offer shown for your account’s storefront. Similar names can refer to a lite edition, a companion app, or a separate product.
Apple distinguishes the download from additional purchases inside an app. That distinction matters when a headline suggests the whole product is temporarily free but the discounted item is only one part of the experience.
Identify what you are receiving
Ask whether the promotion covers the app, a permanent feature unlock, a limited trial, or a period of subscription access. Those offers have different consequences after the promotional period ends. Read the confirmation screen before accepting anything with renewal terms.
If you already use another edition, check whether your existing files and purchases can move. A free download can still create extra work if it fragments a photo library, reading collection, or project archive. Do not replace a working app until an ordinary sample opens and exports correctly.
Keep a record that will still make sense
Save the app name, developer, date, and the terms relevant to the offer. For a subscription trial, note the renewal date and cancellation route stated by the provider. For a feature unlock, keep the receipt and check the restoration instructions before changing devices.
This page is a guide to assessing temporary offers, not an assertion that an expired promotion remains active. A good deal report explains what changed, where it applies, and what the reader receives. If those facts cannot be verified, the discount should remain an unconfirmed tip rather than a purchasing recommendation.