There’s a special clause for this type of ”reader” apps and it allows external subscriptions. ”3.1.3(a) “Reader” Apps: Apps may allow a user to access previous

There’s a special clause for this type of ”reader” apps and it allows external subscriptions. ”3.1.3(a) “Reader” Apps: Apps may allow a user to access previously purchased content or content subscriptions (specifically: magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, video, access to professional databases, VoIP, cloud storage, and approved services such as classroom management apps), provided that you agree not to directly or indirectly target iOS users to use a purchasing method other than in-app purchase, and your general communications about other purchasing methods are not designed to discourage use of in-app purchase.” Looks like for example Netflix app does even show a link to their registration page. You can only login to existing account.