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In-app purchase types

In-app purchase types refer to the different types of in-app purchase options available.

Column

Description

Consumable

A product that is used once, after which it becomes depleted and must be purchased again. Example: fish food in a fishing app.

Non-Consumable

A product that is purchased once and does not expire or decrease with use. Example: Race track for a game app.

Auto-Renewable Subscription

A product that allows users to purchase dynamic content for a set period. This type of Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled by the user. Example: Monthly subscriptions for an app offering streaming services.

Non-Renewing Subscription

A product that allows users to purchase a service with a limited duration. The content of this in-app purchase can be static. This type of Subscription does not renew automatically. Example: One year subscription to a catalog of archived articles.