The in-app purchase feature for mobile apps locks premium features and activities behind a subscription, providing users with an exclusive experience. This feature is designed to help you monetize your app by providing users with the option to purchase additional content or features directly within the app.
To enable this feature, you will need to set up a third-party integration with your Cogniss app. Please contact the Cogniss team for more information on how to proceed.
This Feature is only supported by mobile app as it requires payment integration with Apple and Google pay.
What Can This Feature Do for Your App?
Monetization: This feature enhances user engagement and provides a value-driven proposition for premium content.
Content Unlocking: App creators can lock premium features and activities behind a subscription
Subscription Management: Manage recurring billing and subscription cycles, as well as handle upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations.
Integration with Payment Systems: Connect with third-party payment processors.
User Experience Expectations
Once enabled, users should see the following additional profile menu within the app
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Locked Activities: Free users will see locked activities with a lock icon on various widgets and pages. | Subscription Page: When a free user tries to access a locked activity, they will be directed to the subscription page. | Profile Menu: Once enabled, users will see additional options such as More > Manage Subscription and Profile > Subscription Status.
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What You Need to Know
Requirements: Requires integration with third-party integration for managing payment plans.
Preparations: Obtain necessary App Store/Google Play app IDs and coordinate with the Cogniss team to enable the feature.
Process Overview: Contact the Cogniss team to enable the feature, set up third-party integration, and configure the payment and subscription settings within Creator.
Cogniss Premium Feature: As this feature connects to Google Play and the Apple Store, additional costs will apply for integration work and custom feature setup
App Creators cannot enable this feature on their own due to needing to set up third-party integration and the requirements of App Store/Google Play app ID’s. For this MVP, they will be required to contact the Cogniss team to enable this feature.
Implementation Details
Subscription Information seamlessly integrate this feature within Cogniss, the implementation involves pairing with the third-party integration for revenue, which will manage and handle all the payment plans. Implementing this feature may involve additional costs.
For detailed information and assistance, please consult with our support team.
This is an add-on feature and may not be available to all customers by default.
Ensure you have reviewed the cost implications and have the necessary subscription information ready before proceeding.
1. Process to enable IAP
Enabling the in-app purchase feature involves a manual process. Here’s what to expect:
Contact the Cogniss Team: Reach out to the Cogniss team to find out more details. This step will require further discussion and agreement on costing
Provide Subscription Plan: Submit your subscription plan to the Cogniss team for setup in the App Store and Google Play. If your app isn't yet in the store, the submission process will be required to enable this feature.
Set Up Third-Party API Account: Set up an account with the necessary third-party API service.
Cogniss Team Setup: The Cogniss team will configure Google Play, the App Store, and the third-party service, then enable the feature.
Deployment: The feature will be deployed to your instance to enable the IAP settings in your Creator.
2. What will happen after enabling IAP?
Once Cogniss team enable IAP, you will see the IAP setting menu in Creator > Settings > In App Purchase section.
After enabling in-app purchases (IAP), all activities not covered by the subscription will be disabled. Admin users will have unrestricted access to subscription-locked activities. All users, except for admin users, must upgrade to premium to access these locked activities.
To enable IAP, please contact the Cogniss team.
3. Excluding Activities from Subscription-Locked
Steps:
1. Click the Exclude Activities button to open a popup.
2. Select activities to exclude from being subscription-locked using the search and filter options.
3. The popup allows you to organize activities under each subject and select them using checkboxes.
4. The button label changes to “Edit activities” once at least one activity is selected.
4. Writing the Subscription Plan Message
Customization: Use the editor in Creator to write a compelling subscription message.
Image: Optionally upload an image to enhance the subscription page.
Layout: The subscription page layout includes an image at the top, followed by the title and body message.
5. Writing the Confirmation of Subscription Page
Customization: Use the WYSIWYG editor in Creator to write a message for users who successfully subscribe.
Image: Optionally upload an image to the confirmation page.
Layout: The confirmation page layout includes an image at the top, followed by the title and body message.
6. Mobile: Subscription Unlock Process
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7. Mobile: Subscription Management and Cancellation
Account Status: Shows subscription status and allows upgrades.
Subscription Management: Displays subscription details and allows cancellations.
Cancellation: Users can cancel subscriptions through the app or native device settings.
8. Disabling the Feature
Disabling this feature requires assistance from the Cogniss team. To proceed, please contact the Cogniss team for help with disabling the feature and . Once the feature is disabled, all activities will be free to access.
9. Premium Account Rules
Device Linking: Premium accounts are linked to the user's Apple or Android account.
Restore Purchases: Future releases will support restoring subscriptions when switching devices.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact our support team.