Aug 07, 2020. The App Store is a digital distribution platform, developed and maintained by Apple Inc., for mobile apps on its iOS & iPadOS operating systems. The store allows users to browse and download apps developed with Apple's iOS software development kit.Apps can be downloaded on the iPhone smartphone, the iPod Touch handheld computer, or the iPad tablet computer, and some can be transferred to the. In‑store trade‑in requires presentation of a valid, government-issued photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Sales tax may be assessed on full value of new iPhone. Additional terms from Apple or Apple’s trade-in partners may apply. App Store server notifications include refund notifications for all types of in‑app purchases. You can use this information to take action in response — for example, adjusting a user’s currency balance in a game, or restricting access to content unlocked by an in‑app purchase. Use the Apple sandbox testing environment to test your.
Offer customers extra content and features using in‑app purchases — including premium content, digital goods, and subscriptions — directly within your app. You can even promote and offer in‑app purchases directly on the App Store.
Overview
In‑app purchases can be used to sell a variety of content, including subscriptions, new features, and services. There are four types of in‑app purchases. Users can make in‑app purchases on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
Consumable
Users can purchase different types of consumables, such as lives or gems in a game, to further their progress through an app. Consumable in‑app purchases are used once, are depleted, and can be purchased again.
Non‑Consumable
Users can purchase non‑consumable, premium features within an app. Non‑consumables are purchased once and do not expire, such as additional filters in a photo app. Apple can host content associated with your non‑consumable in‑app purchases.
Auto‑Renewable Subscriptions
Users can purchase access to services or periodically updated content, such as monthly access to cloud storage or a weekly subscription to a magazine. Users are charged on a recurring basis until they decide to cancel.
Non‑Renewing Subscriptions
Users can purchase access to services or content for a limited duration, such as a season pass to streaming content. This type of subscription does not renew automatically, so users need to renew each time.
Videos New
Watch WWDC session videos to learn the latest on in‑app purchases, including updates to refund handling, App Store server notifications, StoreKit, subscriptions, and more.
watchOS Apps
Now you can offer in‑app purchases directly in your watchOS apps, so users can access premium content, all right from their wrist. Get started with Xcode 11.4 and watchOS 6.2.
Freemium Business Model
In‑app purchases are often used with the freemium business model. Learn how developers across a range of categories approach using this model in their apps.
Preparing
Before offering in‑app purchases, you’ll need to sign the Paid Applications Agreement and set up your banking and tax information.
App Store Connect Help: Agreements, tax, and banking overview
Set Up Xcode Configurations
Use Xcode to enable the in‑app purchase service for your app. Using openssl to create keys for mac pro.
Xcode Help: Add a capability to a target
Create Your In‑App Purchases in App Store Connect
Configure your in‑app purchases in App Store Connect, and include details such as name, pricing, and description that highlights the features and functionality of your in‑app purchase. You can also create and maintain your in‑app purchases using XML.
App Store Connect Help: Create an in‑app purchase
Designing and Building
Design Your In‑App Purchase Experience
The user interface for your in‑app purchase should fit well with the rest of your app and effectively showcase your products.
Implement Your In‑App Purchases
Use the StoreKit Framework to embed the in‑app purchase into your app and securely process purchases of content and services. Make sure to complete the steps in the implementation checklist.
Validate Receipts
Receipts provide a valuable record of the sale. Consider using receipt validation code to protect your content and prevent unauthorized purchases.
App Store ReceiptsApp Store Server NotificationsValidating Receipts with the App Store
Manage Refunds
App Store server notifications include refund notifications for all types of in‑app purchases. You can use this information to take action in response — for example, adjusting a user’s currency balance in a game, or restricting access to content unlocked by an in‑app purchase. If you choose to take action, inform the user of any changes and let them know if there’s anything they need to do in response.
If you offer auto-renewable subscriptions, use App Store server notifications with receipt validation to understand a subscriber’s status. To learn more, see Using Receipts to Retain Subscribers.
Enabling Server-to-Server NotificationsHandling Refund Notifications
Testing
Test Transactions
Use the Apple sandbox testing environment to test your in‑app purchases without incurring charges.
App Store Connect Help: Create a Sandbox Tester AccountTesting In‑App Purchase Transactions
Test the Full User Experience
Use TestFlight to gain valuable feedback on your app and in‑app purchases from a wider audience before releasing your app on the App Store. Invite users on your team in App Store Connect, and up to 10,000 external testers using a public link or their email address. All in‑app purchases are free during the beta testing period, and will not carry over when the testing period is over.
Learn more about TestFlight
Publishing
Submit Your In‑App Purchases for Review
Once you’ve completed testing, verify that you’ve followed the App Review Guidelines and implementation checklist, then submit using App Store Connect.
App Store Review GuidelinesApp Store Connect Help: Submit an in‑app purchase
Promote Your In‑App Purchases on the App Store
You can choose to promote up to 20 in‑app purchases at a time on your product page, increasing discoverability for content previously only found inside your app. Users can browse in‑app purchases directly on the App Store and start a purchase even before downloading your app.
Promoting Your In‑App Purchases
Distribute Promo Codes
Give press and influencers early access to your app’s in‑app purchases with promo codes from App Store Connect. You can give away up to 100 promo codes for each in‑app purchase item, up to a maximum of 1,000 codes per app.
App Store Connect Help: Promo codes overview
Territory-specific Pricing
Apps with auto-renewable subscriptions can offer territory-specific prices. You can choose from 200 price points across all available currencies and price tiers to offer appropriate pricing for each location.
Customer Payment Methods
The App Store handles payment processing, so it’s easy to offer your content to users around the world. Users pay for your apps and in‑app purchases with credit or debit cards, carrier billing, digital wallets, or App Store and iTunes gift cards, depending on regional availability.
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Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Sign in to your [device].
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.
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- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Click Sign In.
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.
Sign in on Apple TV
- From the Home screen, choose Settings.
- Then choose Users and Accounts and select Add New User…
- Select Enter New…, then follow the on screen instructions.
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Sign in on apps and other devices
You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more.
Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.
Sign in to use Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices
You can sign in to Apple Music on Android, or sign in to the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device.
On your Windows PC, you can sign in to iTunes for Windows to buy movies and TV shows, or listen to songs on Apple Music.
Sign in to use iCloud on your other devices
On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in to iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more.
You can also sign in to iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device.
Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites
If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple ID to quickly set up an account and sign in. Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.
When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can’t sign in to the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple ID at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple ID. Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device.
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- To view and manage your Apple ID account details on the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com.
- Learn more about where you can use your Apple ID.
- Learn how to manage your subscriptions to services like Apple Music or Apple TV+.
- If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can't merge them.