If you want to build a successful iOS app today, learning how to implement in app purchases and subscriptions is one of the most important skills you can gain. Almost every modern app relies on subscriptions in some way. They power sustainable business models, unlock premium experiences, and allow independent developers to earn meaningful income from their work.
This course gives you a clear and practical path to understanding StoreKit 2, App Store Connect, and the real workflow that professional developers use to design and deliver subscription features. You will not just watch code being typed. You will understand how each piece fits together and how real apps handle purchases, upgrades, free and paid content, and more.
🔥 What you will learn
- How to set up subscription products correctly in App Store Connect
- How to present free and locked content in a way that makes sense to users
- How to fetch and display products using StoreKit 2
- How to guide users through a smooth purchase flow and handle errors with confidence
- How to refresh entitlements so that users always have the right access on all of their devices
- How to unlock premium views, features, and screens based on the user’s subscription status
- How to set up Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links that the App Store requires
- How to integrate Apple’s server notifications API to stay updated on subscription changes
- How to use simple AI tools to create clean subscription artwork for your app
🧩 Hands on learning
Throughout the course you will follow a real app example, a vegetable gardening app that demonstrates how to lock and unlock content, manage Pro features, and present a paywall that looks professional and trustworthy. You will see how everything comes together in a real project rather than isolated code snippets.
🌱 Why this matters
The iOS landscape has changed and subscriptions have become the heart of many successful apps. Understanding how to design and implement them well will help you stand out in the job market and will give you the ability to build apps that generate ongoing revenue. This course shows you the complete process in a friendly, approachable, and practical way.
This is one of the most important and future proof skills an iOS developer can learn. If you want to level up your career or finally build an app that earns money, this course will guide you every step of the way.
Course Overview Video
Curriculum
- Introduction (1:34)
- Tour of the Starter Project (3:51)
- Displaying Free Vegetables and Locking Paid Ones (8:50)
- Setting Up Subscriptions on App Store Connect (11:45)
- Fetching Products (10:46)
- Displaying Products (8:30)
- Adding Pro Subscription Benefits & Using AI for Design Inspiration (9:57)
- Making a Purchase (14:29)
- Refreshing Entitlements (10:52)
- Unlocking Pro Features for User Interface (18:58)
- Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Subscription Screenshots (16:54)
- Integrating Apple Store Notifications API (17:05)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for iOS developers who want to master one of the most essential skills in modern app development: implementing in app purchases and subscriptions. It is perfect for developers at any level who want to learn StoreKit 2, build subscription based features, or create a sustainable revenue model for their apps. Whether you are an indie developer, a freelancer, or part of a team that maintains a commercial app, this course will help you confidently integrate subscriptions the right way.
What will you learn in this course?
In this course, you will learn the complete workflow for building subscription experiences in iOS. This includes setting up products in App Store Connect, fetching and displaying subscription options, presenting free and locked content, and guiding users through a smooth and reliable purchase flow. You will master StoreKit 2 APIs for making purchases, refreshing entitlements, and unlocking features across your app with clarity and structure. You will also learn how to handle subscription status across devices, integrate Apple’s server notifications API, and prepare required assets such as Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and subscription screenshots. By the end, you will know how to build premium experiences with confidence and ship subscription based apps that feel polished and production ready.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 14 day refund policy to ensure you feel completely confident with your purchase. If the course does not meet your expectations, you have two full weeks to request a refund. This gives you the freedom to explore the lessons without pressure and reflects our commitment to providing a valuable and positive learning experience. Your satisfaction matters to us, and we are always here to support you.
Mohammad Azam
Mohammad Azam is a highly experienced and accomplished developer with over a decade of professional experience in writing software. He has played an integral role in the success of several Fortune 500 companies including Valic, AIG, Dell, Baker Hughes, and Blinds.com, where he served as a lead mobile developer.
Azam's expertise has helped him become a top instructor on both Udemy and LinkedIn, with more than 70K students enrolled in his courses. He currently serves as a lead instructor at DigitalCrafts, a software bootcamp where he trains developers who now work at prestigious companies like Apple, JP Morgan Chase, and Exxon.
Azam is not only a developer and instructor but also an international speaker who has been sharing his knowledge and expertise since 2006. In his free time, he enjoys exercising and planning his next adventure to explore the unknown corners of the world.
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