Apple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple has introduced a new subscription option for App Store developers: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment, offering discounted pricing similar to annual subscriptions but paid monthly.
- Subscribers can cancel anytime, preventing renewal after fulfilling their 12-month payment commitment, providing more affordable and flexible payment options.
- The feature enhances transparency by showing users the number of completed and remaining payments, with Apple providing email and optional push notifications ahead of renewals.
- Developers can start creating and testing these subscriptions immediately, with the feature going live on iOS 26.4 and related platform updates next month.
- The United States and Singapore are currently excluded from this subscription option, with no announced timeline for their inclusion.
