Apple has introduced a new App Store subscription format that gives developers another way to price long-term access. The new option lets users sign up for a plan with a 12-month commitment while still spreading the cost through monthly payments instead of paying the full annual amount up front.
In practical terms, that means developers can offer pricing that feels closer to an annual subscription discount without forcing customers to make one large payment at the start. Apple says developers can begin creating this subscription type in App Store Connect right away, and they can already test it in Xcode.
Apple also says the experience is meant to stay transparent for users. Customers will be able to see how many monthly payments they’ve already completed and how many remain under the commitment period. Before renewal, Apple plans to send email reminders as well as optional push notifications.
The feature is scheduled to go live for users next month alongside iOS 26.5 and corresponding platform updates. To access it, users will need devices running at least iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, or visionOS 26.4.
There is one regional limitation for now: Apple says the feature won’t be available in the United States or Singapore at launch, and the company hasn’t yet shared a timeline for when those markets might be added.
Apple notes that users can still cancel at any time, but cancellation in this model doesn’t erase the remaining commitment. Instead, it simply stops the subscription from renewing again after the promised 12 payment periods are completed. The Apple account interface will clearly show both completed and remaining payments so the terms are easy to follow.
