You need to understand what you are buying

I purchased this app via the Mac App Store, and was surprised that what I bought was not cross-platform, and to get iPhone and/or iPad functionality I would have to more than double my investment. I wrote to the OEM, and they provided the following explanation. While helpful, I would have like to have known this BEFORE I initiated the purchase.

The response I received via email from Omni Group:

Thanks for contacting us and for your interest in OmniFocus! Apologies for any confusion here. We offer three editions of OmniFocus 2:

1. OmniFocus 2 for Mac (comes with optional Pro features for an additional purchase)
2. OmniFocus 2 for iOS (universal iOS app for added cross-platform functionality, comes with optional Pro features for an additional purchase)
3. OmniFocus 2 for iPhone (designed for iPhone only, does not come with optional Pro features)

Each edition of OmniFocus 2, for Mac, iOS, and iPhone, is developed as an independent application to be able to run as a stand alone app on that particular platform. Each edition is purchased separately, along with any optional Pro upgrade. That said, the universal app for iOS can run on both the iPhone and iPad.

For what its worth, weve essentially built each edition from the ground-up in order to take advantage of each platforms uniques features and capabilities. Rather than offering an iOS app that is an accessory to the Mac or vice versa, or a web service or subscriptions, each edition offers a feature set that makes it a fully functioning application on its own, but can be synced when purchased for both platforms. This allows customers to run the iOS app by itself and not have to pay for added functionality if they are only running it on the iPad and/or iPhone. Or, they can purchase a license for both the Mac and iOS editions, and sync their data across the different devices.

The Universal bundle at Apples iTunes App Store only includes OmniFocus 2 for iPhone (icon with the white checkmark) and the universal OmniFocus 2 for iOS thats designed and optimized for cross-iOS platform functionality.(black checkmark). We are offering the Universal bundle so those who initially purchased OmniFocus 2 for iPhone, then later decide that theyd like to have the universal capabilities, can get the universal app and be credited for their existing iPhone app purchase with the iTunes App Stores "Complete My Bundle" option.

Our Mac applications can only be purchased through our online store or through Apples Mac App Store. iOS applications can only be purchased and distributed through the iTunes App Store. Unfortunately, these are all separate storefronts and there is not a way to bundle iOS and Mac OS X applications together as a package deal.

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