Einrichten von In-App-Käufen in der MemberPress-App

In-app purchases enable content monetization by offering paid memberships or access tiers directly inside the mobile application. This document, thus, explains how to enable in-app purchases, configure product settings, sync with app stores, and test transactions.

Understanding In-App Purchases

In-app purchases allow members to buy access to premium content through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Additionally, products can be configured as one-time purchases or recurring subscriptions. Moreover, integration with membership plugins controls content access based on purchase status.

Enabling In-App Purchases Component

In-app purchases must be activated before product configuration can begin.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > Components.
2. Umschalten auf In-App-Käufe zu Auf.
3. Klicken Sie auf Änderungen speichern.

Configuring In-App Purchase Settings

Purchase settings control content access requirements and legal page links.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > Settings > In-App Purchases.
2. Siehe Require Purchase to block content until product purchase.
3. Select the Terms of Service page from the dropdown under Bedingungen der Dienstleistung.
4. Select the Privacy Policy page from the dropdown under Datenschutzbestimmungen.
5. Blättern Sie zum Products Screen Abschnitt.
6. Enter a custom message in the Sales Message Feld.
7. Klicken Sie auf Änderungen speichern.

Adding Products Screen to App Menu

The Products Screen must be added to navigation for member access.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > Menus.
2. Locate Produkte unter dem MemberPress-App Abschnitt.
3. Klicken Sie auf Zum Menü hinzufügen under either Tab Bar Menu or More Screen Menu.
4. Klicken Sie auf die Menü speichern.

Creating In-App Products

Products are created in WordPress and synced with app store products.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > In-App Purchases > Products.
2. Klicken Sie auf Neu hinzufügen to create a product.
3. Input a Product Name matching the app store product name.
4. Enter an optional Tagline for a brief description.
5. Enter an optional Beschreibung for a detailed explanation.
6. hinzufügen Vorteile as short bullet points.
7. Siehe Display on Products Screen to show the product.
8. Wählen Sie Produkttyp as either Paid or Free.

Syncing Products with Apple App Store

iOS products must be synced with App Store Connect.

1. Siehe Aktivieren Sie under iOS Store in the product editor.
2. Klicken Sie auf Sync with Apple to retrieve available products.
3. Select the corresponding product from the list.
4. Products must be at least “Ready to Submit” status in App Store Connect.

Syncing Products with Google Play Store

Android products must be synced with the Google Play Console.

1. Siehe Aktivieren Sie under Android Store in the product editor.
2. Klicken Sie auf Sync with Google to retrieve available products.
3. Select the corresponding product from the list.
4. Products must be in an Aktiv status in the Google Play Console.

Configuring Product Integration

Integration type determines which content unlocks after purchase.

1. Suchen Sie die Integration Type section in the product editor.
2. Wählen Sie Mitgliedschaft from the integration options.
3. Choose the membership plan from the available options.
4. Klicken Sie auf veröffentlichen. to save the product configuration.

Product integration connects app store purchases to WordPress membership access.

Organizing Subscription Groups

Subscription groups organize related subscription products for proper tier management.

1. Erstellen einer Subscription Group in App Store Connect under Features > Subscriptions.
2. Copy the exact subscription group name.
3. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > In-App Purchases > Subscription Groups.
4. Klicken Sie auf Add New Subscription Group.
5. Paste the subscription group name in the field.
6. Klicken Sie auf Speichern Sie to create the group.
7. Edit each related product in the Produkte Abschnitt.
8. Assign the product to the subscription group you created.
9. Klicken Sie auf Update Product to save the assignment.

Reordering Products

Product order controls display sequence on the Products Screen.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > In-App Purchases > Products.
2. Click and drag products to reorder them in the list.
3. Arrange products in the desired display order.
4. Release to set the new position.

Product order reflects immediately on the Products Screen and purchase modals.

Testing Purchases in Test App Builds

Test App builds simulate purchases without real payment processing.

1. Installieren Sie die Test App on a mobile device.
2. Log in with a test user account.
3. Navigieren Sie zum Products Screen in the app.
4. Tap Siehe on a product to initiate purchase.
5. Complete the simulated purchase flow.
6. Verify access to linked membership content.
7. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > In-App Purchases > Transactions.
8. Check for transaction entries marked with the Test App indicator.
9. Klicken Sie auf Revoke next to test purchases to reset access.

Test App builds treat all products as free for testing purposes.

Testing Purchases in Release Builds

Release builds test purchases with real app store interfaces.

Testing iOS Purchases with TestFlight

1. Herunterladen der IPA file von Dashboard > MemberPress App > Build History.
2. Upload the IPA file to TestFlight in App Store Connect.
3. Invite testers using their Apple ID email addresses.
4. Testers install the app through TestFlight.
5. Testers complete purchase flows without actual charges.

TestFlight sandbox environment processes purchases without billing testers.

Testing Android Purchases with Internal Testing

1. Download the APK file from Dashboard > MemberPress App > Build History.
2. Upload the APK to the Google Play Console testing track.
3. Invite testers using their Google account email addresses.
4. Share the testing URL with invited testers.
5. Testers install the app and complete purchase flows.
6. Google Play testing environment processes purchases without charges.

Internal testing uses Google's billing system without actual payment processing.

Managing Transactions

Transaction management occurs through the Transactions interface.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MemberPress App > In-App Purchases > Transactions.
2. Review all purchases from Test App und Release App builds.
3. Klicken Sie auf Revoke next to each test purchase to revoke access safely.
4. Verwenden Sie Revoke on release purchases only when necessary.

Anmerkung: Revoking release purchases removes access but does not issue refunds. Consequently, refunds must be processed through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Console.