Whop iOS App and Apple App Store Fees
When using the Whop iOS app, it's important to understand how Apple’s in-app purchasing system affects pricing, payouts, and fees. Below, we break down everything you need to know.
💰 What Purchases Are Processed by Apple?
All one-time purchases under $700 made through the Whop iOS app are processed by Apple using their in-app purchasing system. <$700 purchases will lead users to Whop's checkout and won't process through the app.
This means:
Apple charges a 30% fee on these purchases.
The fee is collected by Apple — not by Whop.
Purchases not processed by Apple:
Any one-time purchases over $700
All subscription purchases
These will continue to be processed via Whop's web checkout system, which does not incur the 30% App Store fee.
❓ Is the Apple App Store Fee Optional?
No, the 30% fee is not optional.
Apple requires all apps on its App Store to use their in-app purchasing system for eligible transactions.
Neither Whop nor individual customers can opt out of this system.
However, using the iOS app is optional.
To avoid the Apple fee, customers can simply make purchases using:
Any desktop or mobile web browser
The Whop website, rather than the iOS app
💸 Who Pays the 30% Apple Fee?
The 30% fee is paid to Apple — not Whop.
To make sure creators still receive 100% of their earnings:
Whop automatically increases the price of one-time products under $700 on the iOS app only.
This price increase offsets the 30% fee by marking up the product by 42.86%.
This markup is based on the formula:
1 / (1 - 0.30) = 1.4286 → 42.86% increase
So, a product that normally costs $100 will appear as $142.86 on the iOS app.
⏱ How Long Do App Store Payouts Take?
Apple processes all iOS purchases before remitting payments to Whop. The timeline is:
Up to 75 days after the transaction date
While processing, the transaction will show as pending in your Whop dashboard
💱 What Currencies Does Apple Support?
Apple's in-app purchasing system supports:
44+ global currencies
200+ payment methods
For a complete list, visit Apple’s developer documentation.
🔁 How Do Refunds Work on iOS Purchases?
Customers who purchase through Apple in-app purchases must:
Request refunds directly through Apple
Follow Apple’s refund policy and process
Learn more: Apple Refund Policy
🤔 Will Customers be Upset by the Price Increase?
Some customers may feel confused or frustrated if they notice higher prices on the Whop iOS app.
If this happens, you can clarify:
The increased price is due to Apple’s mandatory 30% App Store fee
The same product is available at the normal price through the Whop website or any browser
This helps with transparency and offers customers a clear workaround.