trialversion

noun
UK /ˈtraɪəl ˈvɜːʃən/
US /ˈtraɪəl ˈvɜːrʒən/

A trial version is a free test copy of a game or app that you can try before you buy it.

I downloaded the trial version of the game to see if I like it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A limited version of software that stops working after a set time.

The trial version expires after thirty days.

3. A version of a product used for testing before the final release.

The company shared a trial version with testers to find bugs.

4. A sample edition of a program with fewer features than the full one.

The trial version only lets you save three files.