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Subscription apps with recurring revenue
We build subscription-based apps: premium content or features, monthly and annual plans, free trials, and renewals, using App Store and Google Play in-app purchases or web payments when appropriate. We help you design the experience so subscribing is easy and staying is worth it.
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- In-app purchases
- Free trials and plans
- Recurring revenue
Revenue that renews
10 years building for businesses
Subscription models
Based on what your app offers.
Premium features
A free version and an advanced version.
Training
Access to every course.
Educational app developmentWeb-based subscription system
Recurring billing outside the app stores.
Subscription management system developmentWhat your subscription app includes
Monetization that’s properly built and measured.
Monetization
- In-app purchases on iOS and Android.
- Plans, free trials, and offers.
- Purchase restore.
Experience
- Clear plan screens.
- Clearly differentiated premium content or features.
- Subscription management.
Metrics
- Trial-to-paid conversion.
- Renewals and cancellations.
- Revenue by plan and country.
How we build your subscription app
We design before we code, deliver in versions you can test on your phone, and support you through launch and later improvements.
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Step 1: Product workshop
We pin down the problem, the user, and the value proposition in a working session.
You: take part in the workshop
You get: a product map and priorities -
Step 2: Architecture
We choose technology, infrastructure, and integrations with growth in mind.
You: approve costs and technical decisions
You get: an architecture document -
Step 3: Iterative build
We develop in short releases with progress demos.
You: attend the demos
You get: working versions -
Step 4: Launch and measurement
We go to market, measure behavior, and adjust.
You: define the success metrics
You get: a product in production and metrics
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An MVP
The minimum version to validate your idea with real users.
MVP development for startups
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An educational app
Mobile learning with content, challenges, and progress tracking.
Educational app development
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A subscription app
Recurring revenue with in-app purchases.
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An app with online payments
Secure payments inside your app.
App development with online payments
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Consulting and architecture
Solid technical decisions before you invest in development.
App consulting and architecture
Subscription apps by category
Categories where the model works.
Wellness and fitness
Workout and meditation plans.
Education
Ongoing learning.
Productivity
Professional tools with tiered plans.
Improvised billing or a properly built subscription
App stores have strict rules about payments.
| Aspect | Improvised setup | Built by PACOWEB |
|---|---|---|
| App store rules | Risk of rejection. | Compliance built in from the design stage. |
| Purchase restore | Users who lose their purchase. | Restore on every device. |
| Conversion | Confusing screens. | A clear plan experience. |
| Measurement | Scattered data. | Metrics by plan. |
Want to monetize your app with subscriptions? Let’s review the model and the app store rules.
Subscription app development FAQ
What fees do Apple and Google charge?
They take a percentage of in-app purchases, which may be lower for subscriptions after the first year or for small developers, depending on their current programs.
Can I charge outside the app stores?
It depends on the type of content and each store’s current rules; we’ll review it for your case.
How are renewals handled?
The app stores process them, and our server validates the status of each subscription.
Can I offer a free trial?
Yes. The app stores let you set up free trial periods.
What else are subscription apps called?
People also search for it as in-app purchases, premium apps, or app monetization. It’s related to MVPs, minimum viable products, market validation, SaaS business models, and product roadmaps, which we review with you when your project needs them.
Can’t find your question?
Related services
Services that often complement the development of this app.
Which of these services do you need?
Subscription software: these services are closely related, but they solve different problems. Choose based on what you need.
- If you need a multi-tenant cloud platform you sell by subscription: SaaS platform development
- If you need to build the SaaS product, its interface, and its app starting from the MVP: SaaS app development
- If you need recurring billing, plans, and automatic invoicing: Subscription management system development
- If you need exclusive content or perks for members: Membership platform development
- If you need a mobile app with paid monthly access: Subscription app development (you are here)
Get a quote for your subscription app
Tell us what your app would offer, who it’s for, and how you want to charge.
- 1You contact us through the form or on WhatsApp.
- 2We talk about your business and what you need.
- 3You get the proposal in writing, with scope, timeline, and price.
Request your proposal
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