A new unified checkout experience on mobile apps allows your users to purchase subscriptions and one-time content through a web-based checkout within the mobile app, avoiding app store fees while maintaining a seamless user experience.
What is Web-based Checkout?
The new web-based checkout is a feature that lets Uscreen customers sell subscriptions, bundles, and one-time purchases on the web, even to users who discover them inside your mobile app. This helps you:
Avoid the high app store fees of 15-30%
Access all acquisition and checkout features (coupons, subscription upsells, localized pricing)
Keep more of your revenue
Provide instant in-app access after purchase
Who can use Web-based Checkout?
Currently, this feature is in private beta for U.S.-based customers with mobile apps.
How the new mobile checkout experience works:
When enabled, the web-based checkout feature:
Redirects users from your app to a secure web checkout when they attempt to purchase content
Processes the payment through your connected payment provider (Stripe or PayPal)
Automatically grants access in the app once payment is complete
Allows users to return seamlessly to the app
Benefits:
Reduced fees: Save 15-30% on app store commissions
Feature parity: Access web features unavailable in traditional in-app purchases:
Coupons
Gift subscriptions
Subscription pausing
Churn reduction tools
Referral programs
Try again for free
Cover my fees
Localized pricing
Flexible payment methods: Offer multiple payment options through your web checkout
How to enable:
Go to your Uscreen Admin Area
Navigate to Settings > Mobile & TV Apps > Preferences
Find the "External Payments" section
Toggle the feature on
Supported content types
Web-based Checkout supports all monetization models:
Subscriptions (SVOD)
Bundles
One-time video purchases
Video rentals
Requirements and considerations
Your mobile app must be on version 3.26 or higher
You must have a connected payment provider (Stripe or PayPal)
The feature is currently available only for U.S.-based customers
This is an opt-in feature for existing apps
For new apps, the web-based checkout will be the default payment flow
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this affect my existing subscribers?
No, existing subscribers will continue to be billed through their original payment method. Web-based checkout only applies to new purchases.
Can I use this feature outside the United States?
Currently, this is only available for U.S.-based customers. We're working on expanding availability to other regions.
Will this disrupt my app's approval process?
We've successfully tested the new web-based checkout with multiple app store submissions. However, app store policies can change, so we recommend staying informed about the latest guidelines.
Can I use Web-based Checkout with custom checkout solutions?
Yes, this works with custom checkout solutions implemented through Zapier or our API. However, this requires additional setup and technical knowledge.
How will this affect my analytics and reporting?
Purchases via web-based checkout on mobile apps will be tracked in your Uscreen analytics alongside your other sales data.