RevenueCat + Superwall — The default stack at scale
At scale, the operational maturity of RevenueCat plus the experimentation horsepower of Superwall outweighs the price premium. Almost every public mobile subscription success story runs this combo or Adapty.
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
- ✓Used by the largest indie and venture-backed apps
- ✓Deepest integration ecosystem (analytics, attribution, CDPs)
- ✓Battle-tested at very high MTR
Tradeoffs
- —Two vendor relationships and SDKs
- —Combined fees become real money at scale
Who this is for
Stage:Scaling — established product
Priorities:Simplicity & speed to launch · Conversion optimization · Advanced billing (usage, metering)
Best fit for mobile app teams that value simplicity & speed to launch and conversion optimization and advanced billing (usage, metering).
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-vendor alternative with similar feature surface.
Free to $10k MTR
Cheaper infra if you build paywall iteration in-house.
Free to $10k MTR
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