Apple Launches 'Advanced Commerce API' to Power Large-Scale In-App Purchases

Apple has announced the launch of a new 'Advanced Commerce API' that makes it easier for developers to support exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons.

The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers' evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we're introducing the Advanced Commerce API.

Developers can apply to use the Advanced Commerce API to support eligible App Store business models and more flexibly manage their In-App Purchases within their app. These purchases leverage the power of the trusted App Store commerce system, including end-to-end payment processing, tax support, customer service, and more, so developers can focus on providing great app experiences.


To be eligible for Advanced Commerce API access, your app must use In-App Purchases to support one of the following business models that's core to the functionality of your app:

● Exceptionally large catalogs of one-time purchases. Apps that include frequently added content from multiple creators, where each creator's offering is merchandised as a single auto-renewable subscription. People can subscribe to one or multiple subscriptions within the app, each as a single In-App Purchase.

● Exceptionally large catalogs of subscription content. Apps that include frequently added content from multiple creators, with frequent additions, where each creator's offering is merchandised as a single auto-renewable subscription. People can subscribe to one or multiple subscriptions within the app, each as a single In-App Purchase.

● Provide access to subscriptions with optional add-on content as a single purchase within the same app as part of its core offering. People can subscribe to a specific service as well as additional add-on content or services, all of which auto-renew as a single subscription within the same app. For example, an entertainment app that offers a subscription along with additional subscription add-ons, such as premium channels, sports, or regional content.


If you'd like to use the Advanced Commerce API, you'll need to submit a request form to Apple with information about your intended use case.

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