Group Purchases
A mechanism by which Apple allows an organization or family to provide subscription seats to multiple members through a single purchase, similar to Family Sharing but extended to enterprise teams. Developers must configure subscription groups and seat management logic in App Store Connect.
Timeline (last 90 days)
Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iv), 3.1, and 3.8(c) of Schedule 2 set out the specific terms for providing multiple seats for a subscription through group purchases.
Group Purchases allows an organization or family to provide subscription seats for multiple members through a single purchase, similar to Apple's 'Family Sharing' but extended to enterprise teams, and developers need to configure the corresponding subscription groups and seat management logic in App Store Connect.
iOS 27 introduces Multiseat purchases, enabling organizations and groups to bulk-purchase subscriptions via two methods: Volume Purchasing and Group Purchases.
Group Purchases allow a subscriber to purchase multiple seats in a single in-app purchase and then invite others to join, with seat allocation and the invitation process handled by Apple.
Group Purchases will launch this winter.
All Facts (5)
Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iv), 3.1, and 3.8(c) of Schedule 2 set out the specific terms for providing multiple seats for a subscription through group purchases.
50%UnverifiedGroup Purchases allows an organization or family to provide subscription seats for multiple members through a single purchase, similar to Apple's 'Family Sharing' but extended to enterprise teams, and developers need to configure the corresponding subscription groups and seat management logic in App Store Connect.
50%UnverifiedGroup Purchases allow a subscriber to purchase multiple seats in a single in-app purchase and then invite others to join, with seat allocation and the invitation process handled by Apple.
50%UnverifiediOS 27 introduces Multiseat purchases, enabling organizations and groups to bulk-purchase subscriptions via two methods: Volume Purchasing and Group Purchases.
50%UnverifiedGroup Purchases will launch this winter.
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