Will Apple Reject Donation Button In iOS?

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Dragon007 Lost but trying Posts: 1509 Reg: Dec 17, 2011 London 20,590	confirm \| cancel 03/26/13 10:19 AM (11 years ago) Will Apple Reject Donation Button In iOS? Hi can anyone tell me whether Apple will have an issue, if I was to add a Pay Pal donation button or link with an iOS app? Developing an app for a charity organisation and they want this feature added. Title Comments Hi can anyone tell me whether Apple will have an issue, if I was to add a Pay Pal donation button or link with an iOS app? Developing an app for a charity organisation and they want this feature added.

GoNorthWest buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 8197 Reg: Jun 24, 2011 Oro Valley, AZ 1,000,000	03/26/13 10:20 AM (11 years ago) I know they have issues with PayPal to pay for content and other things in-app, but I can't imagine they would have an issue with donations for a charity organization. Mark Comments I know they have issues with PayPal to pay for content and other things in-app, but I can't imagine they would have an issue with donations for a charity organization. Mark

Dragon007 Lost but trying Posts: 1509 Reg: Dec 17, 2011 London 20,590	03/26/13 10:40 AM (11 years ago) Thanks! lets hope so. Comments Thanks! lets hope so.

Stobe buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 1527 Reg: Mar 04, 2011 Fredericksburg,... 24,670	03/26/13 11:33 AM (11 years ago) You need to make sure the donation link uses the "launch native application" function to load a URL. They don't want you to open a simple webview within your app for that (i.e. CustomURL) Comments You need to make sure the donation link uses the "launch native application" function to load a URL. They don't want you to open a simple webview within your app for that (i.e. CustomURL)

chris1 Code is Art Posts: 3862 Reg: Aug 10, 2012 Austin, TX 50,120	03/26/13 05:03 PM (11 years ago) @Stobe - so even if we want to include mobile donations in-app via paypal because we can't use in-app purchases (since it's not for in-app content), they wouldn't allow it? That seems strange and contradictory. But yes, I know it's Apple. Comments @Stobe - so even if we want to include mobile donations in-app via paypal because we can't use in-app purchases (since it's not for in-app content), they wouldn't allow it? That seems strange and contradictory. But yes, I know it's Apple.

KozmoWeb Aspiring developer Posts: 342 Reg: Dec 08, 2012 Sarasota, FL 8,520	03/26/13 05:22 PM (11 years ago) @Stobe is exactly correct. I had my app initally rejected because the donate Paypal button opened in the app. I changed the app so the same link opened in Mobile Safari and was approved right away. Comments @Stobe is exactly correct. I had my app initally rejected because the donate Paypal button opened in the app. I changed the app so the same link opened in Mobile Safari and was approved right away.

mtcoleman9 Aspiring developer Posts: 29 Reg: Apr 11, 2013 San Diego 2,290	08/26/13 04:37 PM (10 years ago) Hey guys, Insightful thread here. Wondering if this logic should be followed for all transactions that fall outside of the IAP guidelines? For example if I want someone to be able to use paypal to buy a voucher within my app, do I need to link to a native app? Comments Hey guys, Insightful thread here. Wondering if this logic should be followed for all transactions that fall outside of the IAP guidelines? For example if I want someone to be able to use paypal to buy a voucher within my app, do I need to link to a native app?

KozmoWeb Aspiring developer Posts: 342 Reg: Dec 08, 2012 Sarasota, FL 8,520	08/26/13 06:21 PM (10 years ago) Hi @mtcoleman9, I would say yes, all purchases that are not IAPs need to be in the native app. I can't be sure, but from what I've experienced as noted above I would think that it how you'd have to do it. Since it's okay for donations, why not vouchers. Comments Hi @mtcoleman9, I would say yes, all purchases that are not IAPs need to be in the native app. I can't be sure, but from what I've experienced as noted above I would think that it how you'd have to do it. Since it's okay for donations, why not vouchers.

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