Considering adding external payment options to my iOS app. Potential upside in revenue, but worried about Apple’s reaction.
Anyone tried this? Curious about experiences balancing the benefits vs potential App Store issues.
Not worth the hassle. I’ve seen apps try this and it rarely ends well.
Apple’s commission sucks, but they have iron-clad control over iOS payments. Trying to bypass it is asking for trouble.
Focus on what you can control: optimizing your funnel, improving retention, and testing price points within the App Store system. These moves often yield better long-term results without risking your entire iOS presence.
If you really want to explore external payments, consider a web version of your app. That gives you payment flexibility without putting your App Store listing in jeopardy.
Tried it once. Got a scare from Apple. Went back to normal fast. Not worth the stress.
I’ve looked into this. The potential revenue boost is tempting, but Apple doesn’t mess around with payment rules.
Unless you’re ready for a major fight, it’s safer to work within their system. I’ve had better results optimizing my App Store listing and running targeted ad campaigns.
Consider adding more value to justify higher price points instead. It’s less risky and can still boost your bottom line.
Risky move. Apple’s pretty strict about payment stuff. Might see a bump in money, but could get your app booted. Probably safer to stick with their system for now.
Ran this experiment with a meditation app last year. We added PayPal as an option alongside Apple’s in-app purchases.
Revenue bump was there - about 8% increase. But man, the stress wasn’t worth it.
Apple flagged us within weeks. Warnings, threats of removal, the works. We ended up pulling the external option to keep our spot in the store.
If you’re a big name that can weather a fight with Apple, maybe. For most of us, the temporary gains aren’t worth potentially losing your entire iOS revenue stream.
Learned the hard way that it’s better to optimize within Apple’s rules. We had more lasting success by tweaking our pricing tiers and running smarter acquisition campaigns.