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It turns out that WordPress does not require in-app purchases to its iOS app.
“We believe the issue with the WordPress app has been resolved,” Apple said in a statement Saturday. “Since the developer removed the display of their payment traffic options from the app, it is now a free stand-alone app and does not offer in-app purchases. We have informed the developer and apologized for any confusion we may have. have caused. “
Apple said the WordPress app originally had a section with payment plans, but does not offer in-app payments, and violates the App Store rules that all developers must follow. Apple receives a 30% commission on in-app payments.
Apple’s comments come after WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg tweeted that Friday Apple went for cutting updates and bug fixes to the open-source software app unless it obliges him to support in-app purchases for WordPress’ payment plans.
Mullenweg said WordPress, the open source website builder used by about 38% of the internet, agreed on a license when signing up and staying in the App Store. “Open-source access to licenses and copyrights,” he tweeted. “I am a big believer in the sanctity of licenses.”
Heads up on why @WordPressiOS updates are absent … we were locked out by App Store. In order to send updates and bug fixes, we had to commit to in-app purchases for .com plans. I know why this is problematic, open to suggestions. Allow other IAPs? New name?
– Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) 21 August 2020
WordPress had agreed to add support for in-app purchases within the next 30 days, Mullenweg told CNET in an email Friday, and was allowed by Apple to update again.
The Verge reported the WordPress news earlier.
Mullenweg too tweeted a warning to apps that have similar functionality as WordPress on iOS which do not offer in-app purchases.
“My judgment is that they will get similar feedback soon, so I encourage them to make [in-app purchase] plans, “Mullenweg said late Friday.
