Share credit card details just to try the software?

[Haggis]

<p>I want the ability to encrypt specific local files and folders and not have to rely on ‘vaults’ or filesystem encryption, so AxCrypt looked like it might do this. However, there are a couple of red flags for me. </p>

1. It looks like the last update to the macOS version was in September 2019, so over 5 years ago, giving me the feeling this is abandonware. I can’t imagine that this software has been bug free for this long, and it also raises concerns that a macOS update might break AxCrypt and leave users with software they can’t use.
2. Secondly, why must I share my credit card details just to be able to try the software, how does this benefit the user? Yes I see I can cancel within 30 days of signing up but that’s not the point. It’s the fact that I’ve had to share deeply personal information before I can even try all it’s features. Even if I decide to cancel within 30 days, you’ve still got my credit card details. What assurance do I get that you’d remove all trace of my financial details and they wouldn’t be exposed in some future data breach? Perhaps a more user-friendly approach would be to allow all the features for say 14 days, then for the software to revert to read-only mode without payment of a subscription. 

<p>For these reasons I think I’ll give AxCrypt a pass, but I hope you feel these are contructive observations.</p>

[Prabhukumar RModerator]

Hello Haggis,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us — your concerns are completely understandable, and your feedback is genuinely appreciated.

Regarding the macOS version:

We have recently released the completely redesigned new macOS version, which replaces the older legacy version. This is why updates to the legacy macOS app have been limited. However, we are still monitoring the legacy version to ensure it continues to function as expected. We recommend using the new MAUI version for the best experience, improved compatibility, and ongoing support.

Regarding the credit-card requirement:

We understand your concerns. We will discuss this internally with our team and review whether the trial experience can be improved. We’ll get back to you with any updates.

Thank you again for your constructive feedback — it truly helps us improve.

[Alex Shah]

Salut ! L’exigence de fournir les données de sa carte bancaire “juste pour essayer” paraît vraiment douteuse, surtout sans garantie claire de suppression des informations de paiement et sans vrai support pour macOS. Moi aussi, je me méfierais de ce genre de logiciel. D’ailleurs, pour te changer les idées, jette un œil à tower rush jeu : c’est un jeu de défense de base ultra dynamique où tu construis et améliores tes tours en continu, combines différents types de défense et adaptes ta stratégie à chaque vague d’ennemis. Plus tu avances, plus la pression monte, et chaque upgrade donne cette sensation de puissance et de contrôle. Parfait pour des sessions courtes mais intenses.

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