I have an iOS app with a main target and an app extension. I want the app extension to write data to the SwiftData in App Groups, while the main target reads the data. However, currently, the app extension only has permission to read data, not to write it.Is the issue due to my incorrect configuration or an Apple-imposed restriction?
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We got Advanced Commerce API and the generic product identifiers approved. When I was try to migrate a sandbox subscription to ACA enabled subscription I hit an error
Request payload
(Hid some info but the requestReferenceId is the real)
{
"descriptors": {
"description": "Migrated",
"displayName": "Migration"
},
"items": [
{
"sku": "product_1mo_999",
"description": "description",
"displayName": "Product"
}
],
"requestInfo": {
"requestReferenceId": "3b0b8e67-d8a0-45f4-8f6d-06bffa9a2c08"
},
"storefront": "USA",
"targetProductId": "com.company.generic.subscription",
"taxCode": "C003-00-1"
}
Response
{
"errorCode": 5000000,
"errorMessage": "An unknown error occurred."
}
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
StoreKit
Tags:
Subscriptions
In-App Purchase
App Store Server API
Advanced Commerce API
Hi there 👋🏻
We are facing an issue that started on 24 June 2025 where some users that have an active subscription with an offer are not being able to use/restore their subscription since Transaction.currentEntitlements is empty.
We have tried to call the server with this endpoint https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreserverapi/get-transaction-history and it's returning the correct transactions correctly.
Any idea what is happening?
On an app that was using the old API for In-App Purchases (StoreKit 1). The app is already published on the App Store. The purchase is non-consumable.
While trying to migrate to StoreKit 2, I'm unable to restore purchases.
Specifically displaying and purchasing products works as expected, but when deleting and reinstalling the app, and then trying to restore purchases I can't do it.
I'm trying to restore them using the new APIs but it doesn't seem to be working.
What I have tried so far:
I'm listening for transaction updates during the whole lifetime of the app, with:
Task.detached {
for await result in Transaction.updates {
if case let .verified(safe) = result {
}
}
}
I have a button that calls this method, but other than prompting to log in again with the Apple ID it doesn't seem to have any effect at all:
try? await AppStore.sync()
This doesn't return any item
for await result in Transaction.currentEntitlements {
if case let .verified(transaction) = result {
}
}
This doesn't return any item
for await result in Transaction.all {
if case let .verified(transaction) = result {
}
}
As mentioned before I'm trying this after purchasing the item and deleting the app. So I'm sure it should be able to restore the purchase.
Am trying this both with a Configuration.storekit file on the simulator, and without it on a real device, in the Sandbox Environment.
Has anyone being able to restore purchases using StoreKit 2?
PD: I already filed a feedback report on Feedback Assistant, but so far the only thing that they have replied is:
Because StoreKit Testing in Xcode is a local environment, and the data is tied to the app, when you delete the app you're also deleting all the transaction data for that app in the Xcode environment. The code snippets provided are correct usage of the API.
So yes, using a Configuration.storekit file won't work on restoring purchases, but if I can't restore them on the Sandbox Environment I'm afraid that this won't work once released, leaving my users totally unable to restore what they have already purchased.
Some paid users are unable to use the paid features unlocked by purchasing our subscription plan. It seems that this is due to StoreKit 2's Transaction.currentEntitlements not working the way we would expect it to work.
Are you also encountering this issue? Do you have any idea to improve this situation?
At launch, our app checks if the user is subscribed to the plan, using Transaction.currentEntitlements. As a result, the currentEntitlements array was empty.
Our app then fetches the products from StoreKit 2 using Product.products(for:). As a result, the Product.SubscriptionInfo.RenewalState value of the corresponding Product (product.subscription.status.first.state) is subscribed, which confirms that the user has indeed purchased our plan, but seems to contradict the absence of the corresponding transaction in Transaction.currentEntitlements.
Proactive in-app purchase restore and a restore purchase button calling the AppStore.sync() method are implemented, but using the button did not solve the issue.
We are experiencing a critical issue where StoreKit 2 is returning empty products when using Product.products(for:), specifically on devices running iOS 18.4.
This issue does not occur on iOS 18.3 or earlier.
Steps:
Created a subscription product (e.g. "upm1") in App Store Connect
Confirmed the product is active, localised, and part of a valid subscription group
Call the following Swift code using StoreKit 2:
Task {
do {
let products = try await Product.products(for: ["upm1"])
print(products)
} catch {
print("Error: (error)")
}
}
4. Result: products is an empty list.
This regression is blocking subscription testing on iOS 18.4.
Kindly someone please advise on a potential fix or workaround.
I ran into a problem. When using Storekit1 to purchase an SKU, the user payment was successful, but StoreKit1 did return paymentCancelled to my App. I would like to know under what circumstances this problem may occur? How do I fix it? Thank you
Hello,
In my iOS app, I have a customer center where the user can see some details about its current subscription. I display things like the billing period, the price, the introductory offer state, the renewal date if it's not cancelled or the expiration date if it's cancelled, etc. From this screen, the user can open the subscription management sheet.
I want to detect if the user cancels the subscription from this sheet or from the App Store (when the app is running) so I can refresh the information displayed on my customer center.
I checked the asynchronous sequences provided by StoreKit 2 like Transaction.updates or Product.SubscriptionInfo.Status.updates and tested with a Sandbox account on my physical device with the app debugged using Xcode. But I noticed these sequences don't emit when I cancel the subscription in Sandbox.
Is this the expected behavior?
Is there a way to observe in real time if a user cancels the subscription?
I can still manually check when the sheet is dismissed but it's not ideal because I want to know even if the user cancel from outside of the app with the app running.
Thank you,
Axel
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
StoreKit
Tags:
Subscriptions
StoreKit Test
StoreKit
In-App Purchase
Description
SKTestSession.setSimulatedError() does not throw the configured error when testing StoreKit with the .loadProducts API in iOS 26.2. The simulated error is ignored, and products load successfully instead.
Environment
iOS: 26.2 (Simulator)
Xcode: 26.2 beta 2 (Build 17C5038g)
macOS: 15.6.1
Framework: StoreKitTest
Testing Framework: Swift Testing
base project: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/StoreKit/implementing-a-store-in-your-app-using-the-storekit-api
Expected Behavior
After calling session.setSimulatedError(.generic(.notAvailableInStorefront), forAPI: .loadProducts), the subsequent call to Product.products(for:) should throw StoreKitError.notAvailableInStorefront.
Actual Behavior
The error is not thrown. Products load successfully as if setSimulatedError() was never called.
Steps to Reproduce
Create an SKTestSession with a StoreKit configuration file
Call session.setSimulatedError(.generic(.notAvailableInStorefront), forAPI: .loadProducts)
Call Product.products(for:) with a valid product ID
Observe that no error is thrown and the product loads successfully
Sample Code
import StoreKitTest
import Testing
struct SKDemoTests {
let productID: String = "plus.standard"
@Test
func testSimulatedErrorForLoadProducts() async throws {
let storeKitConfigURL = try Self.getStoreKitConfigurationURL()
let session = try SKTestSession(contentsOf: storeKitConfigURL)
try await session.setSimulatedError(
.generic(.notAvailableInStorefront),
forAPI: .loadProducts
)
try await confirmation("StoreKitError throw") { throwStoreKitError in
do {
_ = try await Self.execute(productID: productID)
} catch let error as StoreKitError {
guard case StoreKitError.notAvailableInStorefront = error else {
throw error
}
throwStoreKitError()
} catch {
Issue.record(
"Expect StoreKitError. Error: \(error.localizedDescription)"
)
}
}
#expect(session.allTransactions().isEmpty)
}
static func execute(productID: String) async throws {
guard
let product = try await Product.products(for: [productID]).first(
where: { $0.id == productID })
else {
throw NSError(
domain: "SKDemoTests",
code: 404,
userInfo: [NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: "Product not found for ID: \(productID)"]
)
}
_ = product
}
static func getStoreKitConfigurationURL() throws -> URL {
guard
let bundle = Bundle(identifier: "your.bundle.identifier"),
let url = bundle.url(forResource: "Products", withExtension: "storekit")
else {
fatalError("StoreKit configuration not found")
}
return url
}
}
Test Result
The test fails because the expected StoreKitError.notAvailableInStorefront is never thrown.
Question
Is this a known issue in iOS 26.2 / Xcode 26.2 beta 2, or is there a different approach required for simulating errors with SKTestSession in this version? Any guidance would be appreciated.
Feedback Assistant report: FB21110809
New subscriptions have been failing to renew in the sandbox for 3 days. I am seeing multiple posts and comments from people that appear to be experiencing the same issue. But I haven't seen any feedback from Apple representatives.
I really do not want to launch a new app without seeing functioning renewals in the sandbox.
Is there somewhere else we are intended to seek assistance?
We are seeking clarification on the behavior of App Store Server Notifications V2.
Summary
In our production environment, we received a notification with notificationType: DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW and subtype: GRACE_PERIOD. However, the gracePeriodExpiresDate field in the payload was null.
We understand this notification indicates that a user's subscription has entered a grace period. The null value for its expiration date is unexpected, and we are looking for an official explanation of this behavior and the correct way to handle it.
The Scenario
Here are the details of the notification we received:
Notification Type: DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW
Notification Subtype: GRACE_PERIOD
Environment: Production
Upon decoding the signedRenewalInfo JWS from the responseBodyV2, we found that the gracePeriodExpiresDate field inside the JWSRenewalInfoDecodedPayload was null.
The notificationUUID for this event was in the format xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.
Our Implementation and its Impact
Our backend is designed to ensure service continuity during a grace period, as recommended in the documentation.
Current Logic:
Receive the DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW / GRACE_PERIOD notification.
Extract the gracePeriodExpiresDate.
Extend the user's subscription expiration date in our database to match this date.
Because the gracePeriodExpiresDate was null in this case, our logic failed, creating a risk of service interruption for the user.
Context and Investigation
We have performed the following checks:
App Store Connect Settings: We have confirmed that Billing Grace Period is enabled for the relevant subscription group.
Sandbox Environment: We have been unable to reproduce this scenario in the Sandbox.
User Context: We believe the user in this case was experiencing a failed payment when attempting to renew for the first time after a free trial period.
Questions
To ensure we handle this scenario correctly, we would appreciate clarification on the following points:
Conditions for Null: Under what specific conditions does a DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW notification with a GRACE_PERIOD subtype contain a null gracePeriodExpiresDate?
Expected Behavior: Is this null value an expected behavior for certain scenarios, such as the first failed renewal after a free trial?
Best Practice: If this is an expected behavior, what is the correct way to handle it? How should our backend interpret a null gracePeriodExpiresDate to ensure service continuity for the user?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
StoreKit
Tags:
Subscriptions
In-App Purchase
App Store Server Notifications
I want to add in-app purchasing to my app, but I can't figure out what part of my workflow is wrong.
I created a product for my app in iTunes Connect (the product ID is com.mycompany.products.***) and it's in "Ready to submit" status.
I created a sandbox test user for this app.
I connected to iTunes on a real device using the sandbox AppleID.
I went back to XCode and added in-app purchasing to my app.
I turned on developer mode on the real device and logged in as the sandbox user.
I built the app and ran it on a real device (not the simulator).
I tried to get product information (com.mycompany.products.***) but nothing was returned.
In-app purchasing is registered in App Store Connect and the status is "Ready to submit".
The code only retrieves product information in a simple way, so I don't think there's a problem.
inAppPurchase.getProducts(["com.mycompany.products.***"]).then(console.log).catch(console.error);
But it only returns an empty array.
What could be wrong?
Any help would be much appreciated.
SKProductsRequest always returns as USD not local currency for debug environment and even some time it fails. This is only happening for debug or TestFlight build.
Hello,
I’m experiencing repeated rejections related to Guideline 2.1 – App Completeness for an iOS app using auto-renewable subscriptions, and I’m struggling to understand what is missing, as the purchase flow works correctly in sandbox and TestFlight.
App setup:
iOS app built with React Native (Expo + react-native-iap)
Auto-renewable subscriptions:
• Monthly: €4.99
• Yearly: €39.99
Paid Apps Agreement accepted
Subscriptions configured and active in App Store Connect
Privacy Policy and Apple Standard EULA included:
• Visible inside the app on the subscription screen
• Added in App Store metadata
What App Review reports:
App Review states they are unable to buy the in-app purchase, resulting in a rejection under Guideline 2.1 (App Completeness).
What works correctly:
getSubscriptions() returns valid products in sandbox
Subscription titles, prices, and durations are displayed in the app UI
requestSubscription() is triggered when tapping the subscribe button
Apple purchase sheet appears and completes successfully in:
• Sandbox testing
• TestFlight (external testers)
What I’ve verified:
No conditional logic blocks purchases in review builds
Purchase button always calls requestSubscription
purchaseUpdatedListener and purchaseErrorListener are correctly registered
No hardcoded prices; prices come from StoreKit
Same behavior on iPhone and iPad
Question:
Is there any known limitation or requirement in the App Review environment for auto-renewable subscriptions that differs from sandbox/TestFlight when using a custom subscription UI (not SubscriptionStoreView)?
If App Review requires a specific implementation detail (StoreKit 2, SubscriptionStoreView, or something else), I would really appreciate clarification, as this is not explicitly stated in the rejection.
Thank you for your help.
"In iTunes IAP space"
Give a monthly subscription with 7 days freeTrail, what would be sequence of iTunes V2 notification for the following behaviour?
When an end user purchases a subscription that includes a free trial.
When the user transitions from the free‑trial period to the paid subscription period.
I have implemented IAP. The purchases are successful. The refresh receipt is working fine, which then calls the requestDidFinish(_ request: SKRequest) delegate. I'm fetching the receipt url through 'Bundle.main.appStoreReceiptURL'. When I convert the receipt data in base64 string and send it to app store's sandbox api and try to validate the receipt, it fails giving status code : 21002.
When creating a subscription charging system for an iOS app, I am trying to change the display to yen, dollars, or euros depending on the user's country.
I am using [priceLocale] of [SKProduct] in [StoreKit] to obtain currency information linked to the Apple account from the App Store and change the display.
The smartphone I am testing on uses an Apple account created in Japan, and the nationality of the App Store is also set to Japan, so I expect the display to be in yen.
As a result, the TestFligh version displayed dollars, but the official release version displayed yen.
Why doesn't the TestFligh version display yen?
Hello,
Our app is approved for the Advanced Commerce API and we are currently testing in the Sandbox environment only.
We have created generic product identifiers and have already submitted them via the Advanced Commerce API Access form.
However, the generic product status in App Store Connect is still “Ready to Submit.”
For Sandbox testing, is this status expected, or do we need to submit an app build or the generic product for review before Advanced Commerce works correctly?
Thank you.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
StoreKit
Tags:
Subscriptions
In-App Purchase
Advanced Commerce API
Yesterday I noticed that if I purchase a free trial subscription in my app using a sandbox account, when the subscription expires I see a “Billing Problem” message every time I open the app.
”allow purchases & renewals“ setting is ON so this shouldn’t happen.
has anyone else seen this or knows how to resolve?
observed on iOS 18.3.2 & 16.7.10
thanks
Regarding App Store Server Notifications V2,we are currently using Notifications V2 in a production environment.
It is set up so that if the server receives the notification successfully, it returns 200 after about 30 seconds, and if an error occurs, it returns 400 or 500.
However, the notification is being resent multiple times from Apple's server, at 1 hour, 12 hours, and 24 hours.
Is it necessary to return the notification using Apple's API?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
StoreKit
Tags:
App Store Server Notifications
App Store Server API