Jack Black's Son Racked Up A $3k App Bill [Instant Download]

Black's story highlights a growing concern regarding predatory game design. Many apps use confusing multiple currencies to mask the real-world cost of items, making it easy for children (and sometimes adults) to lose track of their spending.

Black only realized what was happening when he checked his email and found approximately from Apple. After doing the math, he discovered the total had reached a staggering $3,000. A "Rock Star" Reality Check Jack Black's Son Racked Up a $3K App Bill

The trouble began with a game that was marketed as free to play. The game involved collecting monsters, but progress required "diamonds" and "jewels". While individual items could be bought for as little as 99 cents, the app also offered a "big sack of diamonds" for $100—a button Sammy found particularly appealing. After doing the math, he discovered the total