We’re losing 40% of potential subscribers during app installation delays. Anyone successfully processing payments on the web before app install via deferred deep links? Worried about failed syncs between web payments and app access. How’s your tech stack handling this handoff?
Yes. Process payment on web, then pass receipt via deep link.
Used a system that verifies subscriptions instantly. App checks entitlement on first launch. No sync issues so far.
Web-first payments are game-changing.
We A/B test checkout flows daily and pass active subscriptions to the app via API. CAC dropped 30% by capturing intent earlier.
Collect payment upfront on web.
Sync to app using the user’s email. Works if your auth system is solid.
Take payment first. Sync later.
Critical to use a universal user ID (email/phone) that exists both in your web funnel and app.
Immediate API sync upon app launch using this ID recovers 95%+ of web-originated subscriptions. Reduces leakage.
We use Stripe webhooks. Some delays occur.