Set Up One-Time In-App Purchases for iOS

Follow this step-by-step guide to create and configure a one-time in-app purchase in Google Play Console for your iOS application.

Step 1: Navigate to In-App Purchases

1. Log in to App Store Connect.
2. Select your application (for example, GoBiz).
3. In the left sidebar, under Monetization, click In-App Purchases.

Step 2: Create a New In-App Purchase

1. Click the + (plus) icon next to the In-App Purchases heading.
2. The Create an In-App Purchase dialog will open.

Step 3: Enter the In-App Purchase Details

Complete the required fields.

Type

Select Consumable from the dropdown.

Reference Name

Enter a name for internal reference.

Example:

Premium

Product ID

Enter a unique Product ID.

Example:

com.gobiz.premium_monthly

After entering all the required information, click Create.

Step 4: Configure Availability

1. Scroll down to the Availability section.
2. Click Set Up Availability.
3. Select the countries or regions where the in-app purchase should be available.
4. Click Done.

Step 5: Configure Pricing

1. Scroll to the Price Schedule section.
2. Click Add Pricing.
3. Select the Base Country or Region.

Example:

United States (USD)

4. Choose a Price Tier.

Example:

$49.99

5. Click Next.
6. Review the automatically generated prices for other regions.
7. Click Next.
8. Review the final pricing details.
9. Click Confirm.

Step 6: Add App Store Localization

Adding localization helps users understand your purchase in their preferred language.

1. Scroll to the App Store Localization section.
2. Click Add Localization.
3. Enter the following information:
   • Display Name
   • Description

Recommended Add localization for every language your application supports.

Step 7: Add Review Information

Before submitting your in-app purchase, provide review details for Apple's App Review team.

1. Scroll to the Review Information section.
2. Upload a screenshot showing how the in-app purchase appears inside your application.
3. Add Review Notes if additional information is required.

Step 8: Save the Configuration

1. Click Save in the top-right corner.
2. Wait until the configuration is saved successfully.

Once saved, the status changes to Saved.

Step 9: Verify the In-App Purchase

1. Click In-App Purchases in the breadcrumb navigation.
2. Verify that the newly created purchase appears under the Drafts section.

You should see information similar to the following:

Field	Example
Reference Name	Premium
Product ID	com.gobiz.premium_monthly
Type	Consumable

How to Link an App Store In-App Purchase to a GoBiz Plan

After creating an in-app purchase in App Store Connect, you must link its Product ID to the corresponding plan in the GoBiz Admin Panel. This allows the iOS app to identify and activate the correct subscription when a purchase is completed.

Step 1: Navigate to Plans

1. Log in to the GoBiz Admin Panel.
2. In the left sidebar, click Plans.

This page displays all the plans available in your application.

Step 2: Locate the Plan

Find the plan you want to link with the App Store in-app purchase.

Step 3: Edit the Plan

1. In the Actions column, click the dropdown button for the selected plan.
2. Click Edit.

The Update Plan page will open.

Step 4: Link the App Store Product ID

1. Scroll down to the In-App Purchase Details (Mobile App) section.
2. Locate the Plan ID field.
3. Enter the Product ID exactly as it appears in App Store Connect.

Example

com.gobiz.premium_monthly

Step 5: Save the Changes

1. Click Update.
2. Wait for the update to complete.

Step 6: Verify the Configuration

After saving:

1. Confirm that the Plan ID field displays the correct Product ID.
2. Ensure the Product ID matches the one configured in App Store Connect.

Example:

com.gobiz.premium_monthly

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