Base44 Paywalls Apple Will Actually Approve

The Limits of Base44 for Mobile Monetization

Base44 lets you build business applications without code, but monetizing through the App Store requires native payment integrations that no-code platforms cannot provide. Apple's StoreKit and Google's Billing Library are native-only APIs — your Base44 web app cannot access them from the browser, leaving you unable to offer subscriptions or premium tiers through the App Store.

How to Implement Native Paywalls in Base44 using Wanilla

Wanilla turns your product into a native iOS app that we build with you, ready for you to submit from your own Apple Developer account. We configure subscription tiers with you and add native paywall screens. All billing goes through Apple and Google official in-app purchase systems, with no Stripe workaround.

How Wanilla builds a native app around your Base44 product with Native Paywalls

Code Integration Example

With Wanilla, your Base44 app gets a polished paywall experience: localized pricing in 175+ countries, automatic currency conversion, free trial management, and promotional offer support. The paywall UI matches your app's branding and can be configured as a hard gate (blocking all content) or soft gate (allowing limited free access). Revenue events are forwarded to your Base44 backend via webhooks.

What "native" means in a Base44 app

What changes is the moment of purchase: instead of leaving for a browser checkout, Apple's own sheet slides up and the user confirms with Face ID.

Conversion is measurably better because there is no card entry, no redirect and no new account to create.
It is what Apple requires. Digital goods must use in-app purchase; a Stripe link inside the app is a guideline 3.1.1 rejection.
You can keep iterating. Because the screen is Base44 content, changing price framing or copy is a Base44 edit, not an app release.

The checklist Apple applies to your paywall

Price, billing period and what auto-renews must be stated on the same screen as the buy button.
Links to your terms of use and privacy policy must be present and must work.
A Restore Purchases action must be reachable without signing in.
No mention of cheaper prices elsewhere, no external payment links, no "contact us to subscribe".
Any free trial has to state what happens when it ends and at what price.

Every one of those is checked when we prepare your submission, because each is a rejection that costs you another review cycle.

<script src="https://cdn.wanilla.co/sdk.js"></script>\n<script>\n  Wanilla.init({ appId: "your-base44-app-id" });\n  Wanilla.paywall.show({\n    products: ["basic_monthly", "pro_monthly", "enterprise_yearly"],\n    onPurchase: (tx) => console.log("Subscribed:", tx.productId)\n  });\n</script>

Related Guides

Once you've set up Native Paywalls, 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 Native Paywalls for Lovable or Native Paywalls for Replit.

Explore our full breakdown of Base44 App Integration.

How to publish your Base44 app with Native Paywalls

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 Native Paywalls
Wanilla builds the iOS app with native Native Paywalls 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
Native Paywalls Support	❌ Web only (Stripe)	✅ Native IAP	✅ Native IAP
Developer Cost	Low	Very High	Low (SaaS)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to write code to add paywalls to my Base44 app?▾

No. The entire setup is done through the Wanilla dashboard. You configure products, design the paywall screen, and connect your Base44 URL — no code changes needed.

Can I offer different subscription tiers?▾

Yes. Wanilla supports multiple subscription tiers, one-time purchases, and consumable products. Configure them in App Store Connect and map them in Wanilla.

What happens when a subscription expires?▾

Wanilla sends a webhook to your backend and updates the local entitlement cache. Your Base44 app can check subscription status in real time to gate premium features.

Is this compliant with Apple's App Store guidelines?▾

Yes. Wanilla uses StoreKit 2 for all in-app transactions, which is Apple's required billing mechanism for digital goods and subscriptions.

Official Resource

Base44 Documentation — Official Base44 developer documentation

Add native paywalls to your Base44 app today

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Samuel Olsson

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