Hi everyone,
I am working on an iOS app with a subscription-based model, and I need some clarification regarding App Store Review Guideline.
The app allows one account holder to manage access for multiple people under the same account. Each person may need subscription-based access to certain digital features within the app.
In this scenario, the subscription requirement is not limited to a single user under one Apple ID. The account holder may add multiple members/dependents, and access may vary based on the subscription status associated with those people.
My question is:
If the subscription is managed through our backend and the app locks or unlocks digital features based on that subscription status, would Apple consider this a violation for not using In-App Purchase?
I would like to understand whether Apple expects In-App Purchase to be implemented in this type of multi-person subscription model, even when the subscription is managed at the account/member level rather than as a simple single-user plan.
Any guidance or experience with similar review scenarios would be helpful.
Thanks.