Apple enables developers to test monthly App Store subscriptions with 12-month commitment
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 27
Apple enables developers to test monthly App Store subscriptions with 12-month commitment
10 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 27
The feature will launch globally next month with iOS 26.5, but excludes the United States and Singapore initially.
Users can pay monthly while committing to a full year, view payment progress, and receive renewal reminders. Developers can already configure and test this option in App Store Connect and Xcode.
Apple has not explained the exclusion of the US and Singapore or provided a timeline for their rollout. The new subscription aims to offer flexible payment options while ensuring annual commitment.
Is Apple's new subscription a lifeline for developers or a tighter grip on its lucrative app ecosystem?
Is Apple pushing the next wave of software innovation off its platform by controlling app payment models?
What are the hidden penalties for users who cancel a 12-month commitment plan before its term ends?
What does Apple's exclusion of the US market signal about the future of global App Store regulation?
Could this payment model solve the high churn rate that is currently plaguing the booming AI app market?