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Appstore review submission w/ in-app purchase, pre "upgrade" or post "upgrade" test account?

I am getting ready to submit an app with an in-app purchase (a one time, non-consumable upgrade to pro version).

When submitting for review, I need to provide a test account for my app as it requires authentication.

For the test account in question: Do I provide a test account that is not yet upgraded to the pro version, or one that is already upgraded to the pro version?

Solution

  • Good question. We have both situations, but in separate apps:

    1. App with authentication, no IAP
    2. Freemium app without authentication, and IAP (a one time, non-consumable upgrade to pro version). This app works as full version for the first X launches, before the pro features are disabled. So Apple Review can always test the full functionality, even without the IAP.

    According to the App Store Review Guidelines they need to test the full functionality of the app. So then it's preferred to provide auth credentials for an upgraded version.

    If they want/need to test your IAP unlock process, they might need a separate account that is not yet unlocked. To prevent any review delays by questions from Apple, you can provide these credentials upfront in App Store Connect in the Notes text field below the Sign-in text fields.

    Please share your App Review experience afterwards.