{"id":10524,"date":"2025-09-22T20:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T00:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/?post_type=docs&p=10524"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:04:00","password":"","slug":"how-to-configure-ios-in-app-products","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/kb\/learndash-app\/in-app-purchases\/how-to-configure-ios-in-app-products\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure iOS In-App Products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Setting up in-app purchases for iOS enables you to monetize courses and memberships directly in your Learndash App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide walks you through configuring agreements, creating non-consumable and subscription products, localizing product information, setting up server notifications, and syncing your products with the Learndash App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete Agreements, Tax, and Banking Setup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Log in to App Store Connect.
    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click Business<\/strong>, then select your Legal Entity Name<\/strong>.
    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Under the Agreements<\/strong> tab:
    \n
      \n
    • Agree to all terms.
      <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Click Set Up Tax, Banking, and Contacts<\/strong> under Paid Apps<\/strong>.
      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Click Add Bank Account<\/strong> to receive app sales revenue.
      <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Click Complete Tax Forms<\/strong> and fill out the required business information.
      <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Under Contacts<\/strong>, add your contacts for all required roles.
      <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Apple Commission Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      • 15%<\/strong> for annual sales up to $1M
        <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 30%<\/strong> for sales beyond $1M
        <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Subscriptions:<\/strong> Drop to 15% after the first renewal year
        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Create a New In-App Purchase Product<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If this is your first product, it must be submitted with a new app version. Future products can be submitted individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. In App Store Connect, go to Apps > [Your App]<\/strong>.
          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. In the sidebar, click:
          \n
            \n
          • In-App Purchases<\/strong> (for Non-Consumable items)
            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Subscriptions<\/strong> (for Auto-Renewable or Non-Renewing Subscriptions)
            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Choose a Product Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Non-Consumable:<\/strong> One-time purchase (e.g., lifetime course access)
              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Auto-Renewable Subscription:<\/strong> Ongoing access billed monthly or yearly (e.g., membership plans)
              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Non-Renewing Subscription:<\/strong> Time-limited access that doesn’t renew automatically
              <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Add Your Product<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Click the +<\/strong> icon or Create<\/strong>.
                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Enter a Reference Name<\/strong> (internal only).
                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Enter a Product ID<\/strong> (e.g., com.domain.course_name).
                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. For subscriptions:
                \n
                  \n
                • Choose a Subscription Duration<\/strong>.
                  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Select a Subscription Group<\/strong> or create one if needed.
                  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Add Pricing and Localization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Under Subscription Prices<\/strong>, click +<\/strong>, choose your main currency, and select a price.
                    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Under Localizations<\/strong>, click +<\/strong>:
                    \n
                      \n
                    • Select your app’s main language
                      <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Enter a Display Name<\/strong> and Description<\/strong>
                      <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Click Save<\/strong>
                      <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Optionally add more languages.
                      <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Complete Review Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      1. Upload a screenshot (640 \u00d7 920 px):
                        \n
                          \n
                        • For a course<\/strong>: show the course screen in the app
                          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • For a membership<\/strong>: show exclusive content
                          <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Add Review Notes<\/strong> describing:
                          \n
                            \n
                          • What the product is
                            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • What it unlocks in the app
                            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • How to access it (e.g., \u201cLog in > More > Products\u201d)
                            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Click Save<\/strong>. The product status should now be Ready to Submit<\/strong>.
                            <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            Only products marked Ready to Submit<\/strong> can be selected in Learndash App settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Add Subscription Group Localization (if applicable)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            1. In App Store Connect, go to Subscriptions > [Your Group]<\/strong>.
                              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Click +<\/strong> next to App Store Localizations<\/strong>.
                              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Complete the required fields and click Add<\/strong>.
                              <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              Configure App Store Server Notifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              App Store notifications inform your server of subscription events (renewals, cancellations, refunds, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                \n
                              1. In App Store Connect, go to My Apps > [Your App] > App Information<\/strong>.
                                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Scroll to URL for App Store Server Notifications<\/strong>.
                                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. Use the following format:
                                \n
                                  \n
                                • Production URL:<\/strong> https:\/\/yourdomain.com?ios_s2s_notification=1
                                  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Sandbox URL:<\/strong> https:\/\/yourdomain.com?ios_s2s_notification=2
                                  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Select Version 2<\/strong> for the notifications version.
                                  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Click Save<\/strong>.
                                  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                  Troubleshooting and FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                  Q: My new product isn\u2019t listed in the Learndash App plugin.<\/strong>
                                  <\/strong> A: Make sure the product is in Ready to Submit<\/strong> status, then click Sync with Apple<\/strong> and relaunch the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Q: I can’t assign a subscription group.<\/strong>
                                  <\/strong> A: Create the group in App Store Connect first, then replicate its name under Learndash App > In-App Purchases > Subscription Groups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Q: Apple rejected my product.<\/strong>
                                  <\/strong> A: Double-check that all localizations are complete, the review screenshot is 640 \u00d7 920 px, and your review notes clearly explain the product and access path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Q: Price changes aren\u2019t reflected in the app.<\/strong>
                                  <\/strong> A: Sync the product again from the plugin and force-close the app to reload metadata.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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