We distribute apps that offer auto-renewing subscriptions. In order to test a new service, we would like to create a new subscription group and subscription product (hereinafter referred to as “test subscription”) for this app. If the “In-app purchase statuses” of the test subscription is “Ready to Submit” is the following behavior correct?
・General end users cannot purchase the test subscription.
・Users with SANDBOX Apple accounts can purchase the test subscription.
If the “In-app purchase statuses” of the test subscription is “Ready to Submit”
The Ready to Submit status indicates you uploaded all the metadata needed, but you have not yet sent it to Apple for review.
・General end users cannot purchase the test subscription.
That is correct. The In-App Purchase becomes live in the App Store after you submit it for review and Apple approves it. Note that you must select its availability in App Store Connect. For more information, see Set availability for in-app purchases.
・Users with SANDBOX Apple accounts can purchase the test subscription.
They can purchase it provided that you follow all the instructions in Testing In-App Purchases with sandbox and TN3186: Troubleshooting In-App Purchases availability in the sandbox.