# Apple has launched a new subscription option for App Store developers.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · MacRumors*

## Key points

- Apple introduced a 12-month commitment monthly subscription option for App Store developers.
- Users can pay monthly with discounted pricing but are still committed for 12 months.
- The new subscription type is excluded from the United States and Singapore at launch.
- Developers can create and test these subscriptions now; they launch publicly with iOS 26.5.
- Apple will provide users with clear tracking of completed and remaining payments toward commitments.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States, Singapore

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