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It turns out WordPress does not require to include in-app purchases to its iOS app.
” We think the concern with the WordPress app has been dealt with,” Apple stated in a declaration Saturday. “Since the designer eliminated the display of their service payment options from the app, it is now a complimentary stand-alone app and does not have to offer in-app purchases. We have actually informed the designer and excuse any confusion that we have actually triggered.”
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Apple stated the WordPress app had actually originally featured a payment-plans section however didnt offer in-app payments, violating App Store guidelines all designers need to follow. Apple gets a 30% commission on in-app payments.
Apples remarks followed WordPress founding designer Matt Mullenweg tweeted Friday that Apple was going to cut off updates and bug repairs to the open-source software app unless it dedicated to supporting in-app purchases for WordPress payment strategies.
Mullenweg said WordPress, the open-source site home builder utilized by around 38% of the web, settled on a license when it signed up for and remained in the App Store. “Open source counts on licenses and copyright,” he tweeted. “I am a huge believer in the sanctity of licenses.”
WordPress had actually agreed to include in-app purchase assistance within the next 30 days, Mullenweg told CNET in an emailed declaration Friday, and was being allowed by Apple to upgrade once again.
The Verge reported the WordPress news previously.
Mullenweg likewise tweeted a cautioning to apps that have similar functionality to WordPress on iOS that do not use in-app purchases.
“My guess is they will get similar feedback quickly so I d encourage them to start making [in-app purchase] plans,” Mullenweg said late Friday.
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“Since the developer eliminated the screen of their service payment alternatives from the app, it is now a complimentary stand-alone app and does not have to offer in-app purchases. Mullenweg stated WordPress, the open-source website home builder utilized by around 38% of the internet, agreed on a license when it signed up for and stayed in the App Store. Heads up on why @WordPressiOS updates have actually been missing … we were locked by App Store. To be able to deliver updates and bug repairs again we had to dedicate to support in-app purchases for.com plans.
Directs on why @WordPressiOS updates have actually been missing … we were locked by App Store. To be able to deliver updates and bug repairs again we had to devote to support in-app purchases for.com plans. I know why this is bothersome, available to tips. Enable others IAP? New name?– Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) August 21, 2020
