How to allow users to manage a Subscription in an app in Swift

A step by step guide on implementing and testing code that enables customers to upgrade, downgrade or cancel an Auto-Renewable Subscription in an App.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 03/26/2023 at 13:30
Last Updated on 03/27/2023 at 15:30
Three flowers that represent StoreKit, Swift and XCode side by side. Beneath them sits the text “Manage StoreKit Subscriptions.”

A step by step guide on implementing and testing code that enables customers to upgrade, downgrade or cancel an Auto-Renewable Subscription in an App.

The guide was made using our Free iOS StoreKit 2 Open Source project which is recommended for developers or business folk wishing to learn about how In-App Purchases or Subscriptions work and the code behind them.

SubscribeFree Open-Source Apple StoreKit 2 Swift Project

The following walkthrough assumes that you have already setup StoreKit with an offering, have developed a UI that allows an app to display and buy products and have already made at least one successful Auto-Renewable Subscription purchase.

Please consult the guides below to learn how to setup StoreKit, create a StoreKit offering, design a UI that considers all StoreKit scenarios or make StoreKit product purchases.

How to setup StoreKit in XcodeHow to create a StoreKit offering in XCode or App Store ConnectFree iOS e-commerce Figma design fileHow to code and test StoreKit purchases in Swift and XCode

Step One: Implement the Utility

A screenshot of Xcode showing the code snippet that's available below.

In XCode, create a new file and paste in the code below.

We recommend that you place it under Utils/StoreKit.

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Step Two: Implement the code

A screenshot of Xcode showing the code snippet that’s available below.

In your app, wherever you wish to allow users to manage their subscriptions, add the code below.

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Step Three: Verify

A screenshot of an iOS app showing the users ability to manage subscription preferences.

Run the app and test the functionality. It should pop up a modal similar to the one above.

The changes that you make should appear in the StoreKit Transaction manager.

How to open the StoreKit Transaction Manager in XCode

Looking to simulate a change in subscription outside of an app?

For a guide on simulating a change in a subscription plan outside of an app, please consult the guide below.

How to manage Auto-Renewable Subscriptions in XCode

Looking to learn more about developing apps with StoreKit 2?

Read our comprehensive development guide linked below to learn about all the secrets behind developing In-App Purchases and Subscriptions with StoreKit 2.

Read Apple StoreKit 2 Development Guide

Any Questions?

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