Add a Native iOS Paywall to Your Base44 App

    Quick answer

    Base44 apps can ship to the Apple App Store with real iOS Paywall — Wanilla wraps the existing Base44 web app in a native iOS shell and wires up the native framework, so nothing has to be rebuilt in Swift.

    • Apple rejects thin web wrappers under Guideline 4.2 — native iOS Paywall is what clears review.
    • Most apps are submitted to Apple within 24 hours of kickoff; review typically takes another 24–48 hours.
    • Digital subscriptions must run through Apple in-app purchase (StoreKit 2), not web-only Stripe billing.
    Wanilla bridging Base44 web apps to native iOS with iOS Paywall

    Stop losing revenue. Wrap your AI-coded Base44 project natively and deploy to the App Store in minutes.

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    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.
    Your Base44Web AppWanilla EngineInjects iOS PaywallNative BuildApp Store ReadyExport / ConnectStoreKit · WebKit · PushiOS App Store
    How Wanilla converts your Base44 web app into a native app 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)
    • Customizable design — choose from proven paywall templates or customize colors, copy, and layout
    • StoreKit 2 integration — native Apple payment sheet with support for introductory offers, free trials, and promotional codes
    • A/B testing — test different offers and layouts to optimize conversion rates

    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 wrapped Base44 app is rejected under guideline 3.1.1.

    1. Your plans are mirrored as App Store products. We recreate each Base44/Stripe plan in App Store Connect with matching prices in every territory you sell to.
    2. 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.
    3. Apple's sheet appears, the user pays with the card or balance already on their Apple ID, and Face ID confirms it.
    4. 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

    Submitted to Apple within 24 hours$2,995 managed launch + $199/month
    1. 1

      Connect your Base44 app

      Share the live URL of your Base44 app. Nothing is rebuilt — the existing build stays the source of truth.

    2. 2

      Wire up native iOS Paywall

      Wanilla wraps the app in a native iOS shell and injects real native iOS Paywall support, so the app is not a thin web wrapper under Apple Guideline 4.2.

    3. 3

      Prepare the App Store listing

      Bundle ID, App Store Connect record, privacy nutrition labels, screenshots, description and keywords are prepared for submission.

    4. 4

      Configure pricing and paywall

      Subscriptions and in-app purchases are created in App Store Connect and wired to StoreKit 2, with the paywall configured remotely so pricing changes need no new review.

    5. 5

      Submit to Apple and go live

      The build is submitted to App Review — typically within 24 hours of kickoff — and Wanilla handles any reviewer feedback until the app is approved.

    Base44 + Wanilla vs. Custom Native Development

    FeatureBase44 Web AppCustom React NativeBase44 + Wanilla
    Development TimeMinutes (AI Generated)Weeks / MonthsMinutes
    App Store Ready No Yes Yes
    iOS Paywall Support❌ Web only (Stripe)✅ Native IAP✅ Native IAP
    Developer CostLowVery HighLow (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.

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    Start adding ios paywall to your Base44 app today — no native code required.

    Sign up and connect your repository today. Go from web app to the App Store in under 24 hours.

    Or see the managed launch offer — $2,995 + $199/month
    Samuel Olsson, Co-founder of Wanilla

    Samuel Olsson

    Co-founder, Wanilla

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    Using a different AI builder? See this feature for:

    Add iOS Paywall to LovableAdd iOS Paywall to ReplitAdd iOS Paywall to v0

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