Apple Announces New API to Expand In-App Purchase Capabilities for App Store

Apple on Thursday announced the release of a new API that expands in-app purchase capabilities on the App Store, allowing developers to better support large content catalogs, customizable subscription models, and more.

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.

The new “Advanced Commerce API” addresses three broad use cases:

• Apps offering extensive libraries of one-time purchase content, such as audiobooks or educational courses, that require frequent updates.
• Apps that provide access to creator-led content, enabling users to purchase either one-time or renewable subscriptions tied to specific creators or collections.
• Subscription services that offer optional add-ons, such as additional channels, sports content, or region-specific options, as renewable purchases within a broader subscription framework.

Apple details the eligibility criteria for developers applying to use the API in a new support document.

(Via MacRumors)