mediumApple Developer News·January 23, 2025

Introducing the Advanced Commerce API

The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.

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.

Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply

Key Insights

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Apple is expanding In-App Purchase capabilities for complex business models through an application-based Advanced Commerce API

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The API specifically targets developers with large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscription-based models with optional add-ons

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This represents Apple's push to support more sophisticated monetization strategies while keeping transactions within their ecosystem

Introducing the Advanced Commerce API | ASO News