The app idea is pretty simple, we manage small physical events through ticketing and QRs for entry.
However the app reviewer insists that they are “digital” invitations and therefore mist use Apple IAP.
To my understanding, digital products, services and consumables inside the app are what require Apple IAP.
please correct me or guide me on what is the correct understanding.
my reply to the review:
Multiline requesting reconsideration under >Guideline 3.1.3(a). Xxx is a service for organizing physical events >(weddings, birthdays, corporate >gatherings) held at real venues in >xxx. The per-guest fee charged >through the app covers: Sending physical-event invitations >via xxx (the standard communication channel for event >organizers in xxx) RSVP tracking for physical attendance planning (Premium tier) >Per-guest QR codes used by gate staff to admit guests to the physical >venue The end deliverable is >admission to and management of a >real-world, in-person event. This is >materially identical to ticketing apps >(Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, ...), >reservation deposits (OpenTable, >...), and on-demand service apps >(Uber, DoorDash, ...) - all of which >use external payment processing >for physical services consumed >outside the app, per 3.1.3(a). The app does not sell digital >content or services consumed >within the app itself. No streaming >media, no in-app credit, no >subscription to in-app functionality. >The user pays only to enable real->world event logistics. BlockQuote
Their reply is:
Multiline Guideline 3.1.1 - Business - >Payments - In-App Purchase Issue Description We noticed that the app includes or >accesses paid digital content, >services, or functionality by means >other than In-App Purchase, which >is not appropriate for the App Store. >Specifically:
- The digital invitation can be >purchased in the app using >payment mechanisms other than >In-App Purchase.
Apps on the United States >storefront may link out to the >default browser, using buttons, >external links, or other calls to >action, for payment mechanisms >other than in-app purchase. … BlockQuote