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Apple Adds Monthly Payments for Annual App Store Subscriptions

The feature launches in May with OS 26.5 in most countries except the U.S. or Singapore.

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Two iPhone screens side by side showing subscription management: left shows 'About This Subscription' with commitment and cancellation details; right shows 'Ocean Journal' plan with price and 12‑month commitment.
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Overview

  • Apple introduced a subscription that bills monthly under a 12‑month commitment, a change it announced Monday.
  • Developers can configure the plan now in App Store Connect and test it in Xcode, with customer access coming in May alongside iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.5 for devices on 26.4 or later.
  • The option will debut worldwide except in the United States and Singapore, and Apple has not explained the holdouts as outlets cite ongoing U.S. App Store litigation and local payment rules as likely reasons.
  • Users can cancel at any time to block renewal after the 12 payments are completed, and Apple will show completed and remaining payments in the Apple Account with email and optional push reminders before renewal.
  • Reports warn that failed installment charges could restrict Apple Account activity or cut off app access, and auto‑renewal could start a new 12‑month term if subscribers forget to cancel in time.