Hi everyone,
I am new to Apply Pay, but I have already implemented IAP for subscriptions in my app. My app also has other functionalities, it also acts as a person-to-person marketplace, as users can post events or online courses which can be bought by other users to participate.
My question is that I have read Apple's review guidelines but it is still unclear for me if I can use Apple Pay (with for example Stripe) or do I still need to use IAP for this online content.
Also non profit organizations also can register which can recieve donations, can I also use Apple Pay for that or do I still need IAP there, because it would be nice if Apple would take 30% of donations.
Hi @chadammmm,
You wrote:
[...] My question is that I have read Apple's review guidelines but it is still unclear for me if I can use Apple Pay (with for example Stripe) or do I still need to use IAP for this online content. [...]
The general guidance is as follows:
- In-App Purchase is required when the app developer sells digital content or features to users.
- Third-party payments (Apple Pay, Stripe, etc.) are allowed when the app is facilitating transactions between third parties.
Please read Section 3.1.5 of the App Review Guidelines, which explicitly recognizes person-to-person marketplace transactions as exempt from In-App Purchases.
In Section 3.1.5(d), the App Review Guidelines also explicitly mentions charitable donations:
"Non-profits, fundraisers, and donations: Apps may enable consumers to make a charitable donation or support fundraisers for non-profit organizations."
Please discuss with your legal counsel as well as the App Review support team directly to learn more about your obligation and any potential issues with your approach.
Cheers,
Paris X Pinkney | WWDR | DTS Engineer
