nag screen

Definition

A message displayed by a nagware program to encourage the user to purchase the full version.

Example Sentences

• "WinRAR shows a nag screen once its 40-day trial is over to encourage users to buy a license."
• "The first screen to pop up is the nag screen; be patient, it disappears after 5 seconds. (Have you ever wondered why nag screens are mandatory for shareware?)"