v8 from AppStore?

Hey @1PusernameWith20char

I'd be happy to help clarify those points.

We have to get the iOS version from the App Store. Why have two different policies?

On iOS there is no non-App Store distribution channel. Developers cannot offer apps directly. If you want to sell an iOS app it has to be sold through the App Store. The same is not true for Mac apps.

I think we're paying via the App Store and the app is free, so not sure why everything isn't transacted via the App Store. I have paid and subscribed numerous times for 1P, so may be confused about my exact status.

If you have an active subscription for 1Password, regardless of where it is through (Apple, Google, or us directly), then 1Password 8 is included with that. There is no additional charge, and your subscription will continue to be billed through whoever you signed up through, regardless of where you download the app. You do not need to change your billing information.

Because with the App Store I get notified that an update is available and only a couple of clicks are required.

The same is true with 1Password 8.

I think I purchased a license for v7 and then a subscription and now it's changing again?

Nope; not changing again. As long as you have an active subscription then you're all set and can download 1Password 8. The installer will clean up the existing 1Password 7 app, and then v8 will update automatically from there. When an update is installed, you'll get a small notification at the bottom of the app to restart the app in order to complete the update.

I hope that helps!

Ben