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Ask HN: Bypass App Store Subscription Fees?
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get around Apple App Store subscription fees? Netflix and Spotify do it, but also several smaller apps too. I can't seem to find the magic combo for Apple ignore it in an app I'm developing.
- soulchild37 7y agoIn your app, don't put a link or any text that would lead or let user know they can make payment outside of App Store. Set up an external website that registers/login user and process user payment there. Then in your app, require user login and then your app can communicate with the backend to check if the user is subscribed.
- muzani 7y agoOne trick might be to just put a 10% higher price within the app, and lower off app. Consumers will think it's a mistake and spread the word. You can also send them an email telling them that they get a discount if they subscribe now. On the other hand, some people prefer to pay within app. I don't trust many subscription services to be responsible with my credit card information, but Apple/Google have proven to have consumer protection. So you should probably do both.