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What purchases are processed by Apple?

All one-time purchases under 700 USD made through the Whop iOS app are processed by Apple using their in-app purchasing system. One-time purchases of 700 USD or more use Whop’s checkout and do not go 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 of 700 USD or more
  • All subscription purchases
These are processed via Whop’s web checkout system and do not incur the 30% App Store fee.

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Is the Apple App Store fee optional?

No. The 30% fee is not optional.
  • Apple requires all apps on the App Store to use their in-app purchasing system for eligible transactions.
  • Neither Whop nor individual customers can opt out of this system.
Using the iOS app is optional. To avoid the Apple fee, customers can make purchases using:
  • Any desktop or mobile web browser
  • The Whop website instead of the iOS app

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Who pays the 30% Apple fee?

The 30% fee is paid to Apple — not Whop. To ensure creators still receive 100% of their earnings, Whop automatically increases the price of one-time products under 700 USD on the iOS app only. This price increase offsets the 30% fee by marking up the product by 42.86%. The markup is based on the formula: 1 / (1 - 0.30) = 1.4286 (a 42.86% increase). So a product that normally costs 100 USD will appear as 142.86 USD on the iOS app.

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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

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What currencies does Apple support?

Apple’s in-app purchasing system supports:
  • 44+ global currencies
  • 200+ payment methods
For a complete list, see Apple’s developer documentation.

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How do refunds work on iOS purchases?

Customers who purchase through Apple in-app purchases must:

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Handling customer concerns

Some customers may be confused or frustrated if they notice higher prices on the Whop iOS app. If that 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 on the Whop website or in any browser.
This helps with transparency and gives customers a clear workaround.