RevenueCat + Superwall — Best for indie iOS subscription apps
RevenueCat handles receipt validation, entitlements, and webhooks so you never write that code. Superwall on top gives you remote-config paywalls and A/B testing without app updates — the combination is what most successful indie iOS apps end up running.
Pricing summary
Free up to 250 conversions/month, then $0.20/conversion
Estimated monthly cost
| Stage | RevenueCat | Superwall | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 (starting) | Free | Free / usage | Free |
| $5k MTR | ~$25 | Usage-based | ~$25 |
| $25k MTR | ~$225 | Usage-based | ~$225 |
| $100k MTR | ~$975 | Usage-based | ~$975 |
Estimates exclude payment processing fees and App Store / Google Play platform cuts. MTR = monthly tracked revenue.
Why this stack
- ✓Covers the full subscription loop end-to-end
- ✓Iterate paywalls without shipping app updates
- ✓Industry-standard infra used by thousands of apps
- ✓First-class analytics for retention and trial conversion
Tradeoffs
- —Doesn't handle sales tax for you (Apple does on iOS)
- —Two SDKs to maintain and reason about
- —Fees stack as you scale past the free tiers
Who this is for
Stage:Just getting started · Growing — past first revenue
Priorities:Simplicity & speed to launch · Conversion optimization
Best fit for mobile app teams that value simplicity & speed to launch and conversion optimization.
Setup order
- 01
Create your RevenueCat account and install the SDK
Sign up, create an app, and add the RevenueCat SDK to your iOS/Android project. Configure your in-app subscription products in App Store Connect and Google Play Console first.
Open docs → - 02
Configure entitlements in RevenueCat
Map your store products to entitlements (e.g. "pro"), then check entitlement status from your app on launch to gate features.
Open docs → - 03
Install Superwall and connect it to RevenueCat
Add the Superwall SDK, link your RevenueCat account, and build your first paywall template in the dashboard — no app update required to iterate.
Open docs → - 04
Ship to TestFlight and verify the purchase flow end-to-end
Use sandbox accounts to confirm purchases unlock entitlements, restore works, and trials/renewals fire the expected webhooks.
Alternatives to this stack
Single SDK covering both infra and paywall A/B tests.
Free to $10k MTR
RevenueCat-style infra at lower fees as you scale.
Free to $10k MTR
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