We check the app against Apple's guidelines before submission; Apple makes the final decision.

The Limits of Base44 for Mobile Monetization

Converting free users to paying subscribers requires a compelling paywall experience. Web-based paywalls in Base44 apps can't process App Store payments, and building a native StoreKit paywall requires Swift/Xcode expertise that most web developers don't have.

How to Implement iOS Paywall in Base44 using Wanilla

Wanilla provides a native iOS paywall that presents your subscription options using Apple's StoreKit framework. No Swift code, no Xcode — just configure your products and paywall design in Wanilla.

How Wanilla builds a native app around your Base44 product with iOS Paywall

Code Integration Example

Wanilla's iOS paywall system includes:

Day-0 onboarding paywalls — present offers during first launch when trial conversion rates are highest (90% of trial starts happen on Day 0)
Customisable design — choose from proven paywall templates or customise colours, copy, and layout
StoreKit 2 integration — native Apple payment sheet with support for introductory offers, free trials, and promotional codes

The paywall triggers natively — users see the familiar Apple payment sheet they trust.

What a paywall in a Base44 app actually has to do

Base44 apps normally take money through Stripe Checkout in the browser. Inside an iOS app that route is not allowed for digital goods — Apple requires its own purchase sheet, and a Stripe redirect is the single most common reason a Base44 app in a native app is rejected under guideline 3.1.1.

Your plans are mirrored as App Store products. We prepare each Base44/Stripe plan for App Store Connect with matching prices in every territory you sell to.
The paywall screen stays yours. It is still your Base44 page, your copy, your design — the buy button simply calls out to the native layer instead of Stripe.
Apple's sheet appears, the user pays with the card or balance already on their Apple ID, and Face ID confirms it.
Entitlement is written back into your Base44 database against the same user record your app already uses, so every existing permission check keeps working untouched.

Base44-specific gotchas we handle

Base44's built-in database has no receipt table — we add the fields and keep them in sync from Apple's server notifications, so renewals, refunds and cancellations arrive without you polling.
Web signups keep using Stripe. A user who paid on the web must not see a paywall on iPhone, so both sources resolve to one entitlement.
Apple requires a visible Restore Purchases action and links to your terms and privacy policy on the same screen — missing these is a rejection, and they are added for you.

<!-- Add iOS Paywall to your Base44 app -->
<script src="https://cdn.wanilla.com/sdk.js"></script>
<script>
  Wanilla.init({
    appId: "your-app-id",
    platform: "base44"
  });
</script>

Related Guides

Once you've set up iOS Paywall, you might also want to add Adapty Alternative to Base44 or add App Store Publishing to Base44.

Working with other AI builders? See our guide on iOS Paywall for Lovable or iOS Paywall for Replit.

Explore our full breakdown of Base44 App Integration.

How to publish your Base44 app with iOS Paywall

Ready for you to submit from your own Apple Developer account within 4 working days. Apple's review time and decision are outside our control$2,995 one-off + $199/month — we build the native app with you and support your launch

1
Connect your Base44 app
Share the live URL of your Base44 app. We review the product and agree the scope with you.
2
Wire up native iOS Paywall
Wanilla builds the iOS app with native iOS Paywall support, working to Apple Guideline 4.2.
3
Prepare the App Store listing
Bundle ID, App Store Connect record, privacy nutrition labels, screenshots, description and keywords are prepared for submission.
4
Configure pricing and paywall
Subscriptions and in-app purchases are created in App Store Connect and wired to StoreKit 2. Any change to how the app works goes to Apple as a new version.
5
Submit from your account and go live
Your app is ready to submit from your Apple Developer account within 4 working days. If Apple raises an issue, Wanilla helps you fix it and prepares a new version. Apple makes the final decision.

Base44 + Wanilla vs. Custom Native Development

Feature	Base44 Web App	Custom React Native	Base44 + Wanilla
Development Time	Minutes (AI Generated)	Weeks / Months	Minutes
App Store Ready	No	Yes	Yes
iOS Paywall Support	❌ Web only (Stripe)	✅ Native IAP	✅ Native IAP
Developer Cost	Low	Very High	Low (SaaS)

Frequently Asked Questions

When should the paywall appear?▾

Wanilla supports Day-0 onboarding paywalls (shown on first launch), feature-gated paywalls, and timed paywalls. Research shows Day-0 paywalls drive the highest trial conversion rates.

Can I offer free trials?▾

Yes. Wanilla supports free trials, introductory pricing, and promotional offers — all configured without code.

What payment methods are supported?▾

The iOS paywall uses Apple's payment system, supporting credit cards, Apple Pay, and carrier billing in supported regions.

How do I handle users who already paid on web?▾

Wanilla's cross-platform entitlement system recognizes existing Stripe subscriptions and unlocks content without requiring a second purchase.

Official Resource

Base44 Documentation — Official Base44 developer documentation

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