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Access: Sign-In Only vs In-App Purchase

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Written by Hollie
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How will users access content in your apps?

Uscreen Website:

Uscreen Apps:

  • Purchases: Subscriptions; Bundles, Rentals; One-Time Purchase

  • Payment: User chooses then enters payment information

  • Coupons & Gift Cards: Yes

  • Purchases: Subscriptions

  • Payment: User's Apple ID, Google Play, Amazon, Roku Account

  • Coupons & Gift Cards: No

Accessing Content:

  • Any user can browse and watch free content (if any is available) in the apps.

  • Users will have access to content they purchase on the website in the apps.

  • Uscreen uses Single Sign-On, so it does not matter where you purchase access.

  • You can login on any platform and access content included in your subscription.

Sign-In Only:

  • Use if all content is free or included in a Free Bundle.

  • Existing users can Login and access content purchased on website.

  • Users cannot Sign-Up or Purchase a Subscription.

  • Cannot direct users to your website to sign-up or purchase access.

In-App Purchase:

  • Use if paid access is required to access your content.

  • Existing users can Login and access their content.

  • New Users can Sign-Up & Purchase a Subscription in the app.

  • If you offer paid content, include in a Subscription and use IAP.

**iOS ONLY: Any Paid Content = In-App Purchase

  • Apple won't approve apps that require paid access, but do not use the In-App Purchase. (App Store Guideline 3.1.1 In-App Purchase)

  • If you want iOS approved and available in the App Store, you must give users the option to purchase access in your app, as well as your website.

  • If you offer access through Subscriptions, Bundles, One-Time Purchases on your site, include content in All-Access Subscription and offer In-App Purchase.

  • Your other apps can be Sign-In Only, if you'd like.

In-App Purchase:

App Subscriptions are linked to a Website Subscription for granting access and invoices. You won't be able to make changes to subscriptions used for apps.

-Type: We suggest adding a Private Subscription for apps.

-Content: App subscriptions should include access to all content (top tier).

-Duration: You can offer one app subscription for each duration (see below).

Subscriptions Durations:

  • Android & iOS: Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-Annual; and/or Yearly

  • Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV: Monthly Only

  • Roku: Monthly and/or Yearly

Adding In-App Subscriptions:

  • Choose Duration, Price, Trial for each App Subscription.

  • Add a Website Subscription with same Duration/Price/Trial. (directions)

  • Price must end $0.99 to comply with Apple's guidelines.

Changing In-App Subscriptions:

  • You cannot make changes to App Subscriptions in your Dashboard.

  • All changes must be made by the App Team (ott@uscreen.tv).

  • Adding/Removing a Subscription or Free Trial requires an App Update (build a new version & submit for review); the timeline is 4-6 weeks.

  • It is best to choose a Price and Trial you will be happy with long-term.

Revenue Share:

  • Revenue Share is required by each platform: Apple, Google, Amazon, Roku.

  • It's like a Service Fee you pay to to distribute your app.

  • You'll share part of all earnings from subscriptions purchased in the app.

  • In-App Subscriptions & Payments are managed by the platform, not Uscreen.

  • You'll be paid directly by Apple, Google, Amazon, & Roku.

Revenue Share Details and Information

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