Trending Now - Apple Launches 12-month Commitment for Monthly Subscriptions
WHO:
Techmeme - Apple is the organization launching the new subscription option for developers.
9to5Mac - Developers are the target users who will be able to offer the new subscription option.
WHAT:
Techmeme - Apple announced that developers will be able to set up and test monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment ahead of the public rollout.
9to5Mac - Apple stated that the new subscription option will allow users to “cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.”
TechCrunch - Apple is introducing a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions that allows app developers to offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
Techmeme - Apple confirmed that the new subscription option will allow developers to split annual plans into smaller monthly payments while still requiring users to commit to the full term.
9to5Mac - Apple will send emails and push notifications to remind users of upcoming renewals for their subscriptions.
Techmeme - Apple announced the launch of monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment.
9to5Mac - The new subscription option allows developers to split annual plans into smaller monthly payments while requiring users to commit to the full term.
9to5Mac - Users can cancel their subscription at any time, preventing renewal after fulfilling their payment commitment.
9to5Mac - Apple will provide transparency by allowing users to view completed and remaining payments in their Apple Account.
WHERE:
9to5Mac - The new subscription option will not be available in the United States and Singapore at launch.
Techmeme - The new subscription option will be available worldwide, with exceptions for the United States and Singapore.
WHEN:
9to5Mac - The new subscription option is expected to roll out in the United States and Singapore at an unspecified future date.
Techmeme - The new subscription option will start in May.
9to5Mac - The option will become available to users worldwide running iOS 26.4 (or later) once iOS 26.5 is released next month.
WHY:
9to5Mac - The new subscription option aims to provide users with a more flexible payment structure while ensuring a commitment to the full term.
HOW:
9to5Mac - The new subscription type is already available in App Store Connect and for testing in Xcode, but is not yet live on the App Store.
(UPDATED April 28, 2026 15:46 UTC)
Apple has announced a new subscription model for app developers that will allow them to set up and test monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment ahead of the public rollout. This option will enable users to cancel their subscription at any time, ensuring that it won't renew after they've completed their agreed-to payments. Additionally, the new model introduces a cheaper pricing option for App Store subscriptions, allowing developers to offer lower monthly rates in exchange for that commitment.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 13:28 UTC)
Apple has announced a new subscription option that allows developers to break annual plans into smaller monthly payments, while still requiring users to commit to the full term. To help users keep track of their subscriptions, Apple will send emails and push notifications reminding them of upcoming renewals. However, this new option will not be available in the United States and Singapore at launch, with plans to roll it out in those regions at an unspecified future date.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 04:15 UTC)
Apple is set to launch a new subscription option for developers that will begin in May, allowing users to split annual plans into smaller monthly payments with a 12-month commitment. This option will be available worldwide, except for users in the United States and Singapore, and will require users to run iOS 26.4 or later once iOS 26.5 is released next month. Users will have the flexibility to cancel their subscriptions at any time, while Apple ensures transparency by allowing them to view completed and remaining payments in their Apple Account.