[x2f10]

I read the article, but I'm still stuck on why Apple is asking for IAP to be included. Is the argument: "Hey, your app works with subscription services. You need to give Apple users the option to purchase via the App Store."

If so, why doesn't Fastmail (from what I can tell) offer IAP? Isn't this the same idea?

[1123581321]

Don’t they? They said in June that they’d planned to and were also asked to. https://mobile.twitter.com/Fastmail/status/12738002229893242...

[viktorcode]

The rules are simple: if you mention in your app about the premium service tier, then you have to offer it inside the app with built in purchases.

Don’t want to have IAPs? Don’t mention the premium service you have for sale elsewhere. That’s the option picked by many companies.

So, in reality Apple doesn’t force developers to adopt in-app purchases. They make them follow the rule I outlined here.