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I already have a completely free app published at Google Play store.
Since the app is more popular than I have thought, I decided to lock some of the features and demand in-app billing before using it. However, I prefer that all existing users will continue to enjoy have the premium features for free.
So, I thought about the following:
Is there a way to grant some users an item for "free"? In the In-App billing documentation is written that there must be a price for all in-app billing items.
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In-app purchases allow developers to provide their applications for free. The developer then advertises upgrades to the paid version, paid feature unlocks, special items for sale, or even ads other apps and services to anyone who downloads the free version.
Google Play's billing system is a service that enables you to sell digital products and content in your Android app. You can use Google Play's billing system to sell a one-time product or subscriptions on a recurring basis.
The tech giant requires developers using the Google Play store to use its own built-in payments services, and pay a 30% commission for in-app purchases, including selling digital items and subscription services.
I see this is a really old thread, and the accepted answer is outdated. There's now an official solution.
Google introduced Promotional Codes couple of years before and that is exactly what you're looking for.
You can create Promo Codes on the Play Console under Your App -> User Acquisition -> Promotion.
You can use promotions to give users a paid app or in-app product for free with a promo code. You can create promotions to reward loyal fans, acquire new users, and reconnect with previous users. Learn more.
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While not feasible for apps with significant numbers of downloads, as of January 2016, you can grant up to 500 promo codes per app per quarter.
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