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Query related to in-app purchase
We are developing a tipping system that allows users to collect tips through our application based on their chosen subscription plan. Our application offers two key features: Tap to Pay – Allows users to receive tips using Tap to Pay. Payment Profile Creation – Enables users to create multiple payment profiles. Both features are exclusively available to premium users. If a user selects the free plan, these features will be visible but not selectable. Question: Our main concern is whether integrating In-App Purchases (IAP) is mandatory for the subscription purchase flow or if we can use alternative payment methods such as Stripe instead.
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Can't submit app- "There are in-app purchases that cannot be submitted with this version."
Can't submit a newer version of my app, every time I try to I get this error- "There are in-app purchases that cannot be submitted with this version." However, there are no current IAPs associated with this app. The ones that used to be in there were deleted. There is nothing in the build that should be associating any IAPs. How can I get past this error?
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What's with Distribution Managed Certificate?
I disabled "automatic signing" for my app and went with mannual signing. Created both certificates, one for development, and one for distribution. Both certificates are then downloaded to my keychain. Created both profiles(dev and prod) to match both certificates to the app. Yet, everytime when i try to archive and upload the app, it will automatically generate a "Distribution Managed" Certificate, and it seems the distribution certificate I created early were not used in the process. Did someone encounter the same issue?
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Multiple branded apps - Policy
Hello, I have an app that offers a way for users to navigate through archaeologic sites and offer some content about these sites. I want to offer this app to different businesses. They will decide the content, cities, locations etc for their app and it will also be branded with their colors, etc. However, I read on Apple's policy here that I am not allowed to do something like this. I am curious if you believe I am going to be ok with my scenario since it is a unique selling point/value for each client, it has different branding and it also can and will have dynamic content based on my cleints' selection. Thank you very much for your help in advance
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Can we now launch an app for trading mobile game accounts on the AppStore?
AppStore download link:https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/%E7%9B%BC%E4%B9%8B%E4%BB%A3%E5%94%AE-%E4%B8%93%E4%B8%9A%E7%9A%84%E6%B8%B8%E6%88%8F%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1%E5%B9%B3%E5%8F%B0/id6737429967. Why can this app be listed on the AppStore when it involves game account transactions? I have recorded and reported many times, but it has no effect. Is it possible to launch the app for game account trading in Chinese Mainland now? Seeking answers.
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Monthly/yearly subscriptions are wrongly shown as one-time purchase in App Store
We have set monthly/yearly subscriptions in our app and they have been approved. The users can get access to the limited functions of the app for free. For example, they can create limited number of tasks/events in the App. But if they want to create more tasks/events in the App, they need to subscribe the app(monthly/yearly). But we don't know why the app is shown as an one-time purchase app in App store. The users need to pay the one-time purchase fee at first to download the app. If they haven't tried the app, they wont' pay for it. How to fix it? Look forward to the reply about it ASAP.
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Urgent Help - Problems with my Published App
Hi, I recently published my app called MealMorph AI. But the "Start the 3-day free trial" button is not working. Everything is set up properly - the code files, store configuration, and the subscription section in App Store Connect. When I test the app on a simulator, that button works, but not on the published app, which is so confusing. Before, I asked App Store support for help, and they said it's not working maybe because I didn't set up the introductory offer of the 3-day free trial. I did fix that and it is still not working. I'll attach some screenshots:
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Apple developer program registration failed
I was unable to successfully register for an Apple developer account as it indicated that there may be an issue with your account that needs to be resolved before continuing with the registration process I guess it's because I changed my device. I bought a Mac mini M4, which doesn't have a camera. So I borrowed my friend's phone to register, but when I made the final payment, I didn't continue. Instead, I switched back to my Apple computer to register, and as a result, it couldn't pass. My software and game have been developed and cannot be registered, which has a significant impact on me. Is there any way to continue registering? Or have I lost the possibility of becoming an Apple developer forever?
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[Regarding Change Requests] Handling of a Separate App Using the "Indeed" Name
The attached URL leads to an app that uses the name "Indeed" in its title in Japanese. However, this app is not part of our company's official offerings. As it may lead to user confusion, we would like to request a title change to remove the "Indeed" name. Would it be possible to receive support from your side in addressing this matter? https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E5%B1%A5%E6%AD%B4%E6%9B%B8%E4%BD%9C%E6%88%90%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89-%E8%81%B7%E5%8B%99%E7%B5%8C%E6%AD%B4%E6%9B%B8%E4%BD%9C%E6%88%90%E3%82%A2%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA/id1473493711
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Frustration with Delayed Developer Enrollment Response
Hi everyone, I registered for the Apple Developer Program two weeks ago via the website using my credit card and have sent several follow-up emails, but I still haven't received any update. My app is complete, and this delay is seriously affecting my launch schedule. Is it normal for the support process to take this long, or is anyone else experiencing similar delays? Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Zohar
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Reasons why network errors occur frequently
When using the AppStoreServerAPI to retrieve user purchase information or decode a Payload, The following responses occur multiple times throughout the day. If there is no error, the process is completed successfully. HTTP response code: 502 for URL What is the cause of this error occurring repeatedly? Is there still a problem with Apple's server status? The following APIs are used to acquire and decode user purchase information.  AppStoreServerAPIClient.getAllSubscriptionStatuses  SignedDataVerifier.verifyAndDecodeTransaction  SignedDataVerifier.verifyAndDecodeRenewalInfo
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Reasons why purchase date = expiration date What are the possible cases?
When the user's purchase information was retrieved from Japan using the AppStoreServerAPI, I was able to obtain it with the status ‘1: The auto-renewable subscription is active.’, However, the expiry date in the Payload was the previous day. How can this be the case? Example: when the purchase information was retrieved on 10/02/2025 at 21:00:00, the expiry date for status ‘1’ was ‘2025/02/09’.
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