How to Add App Store Publishing to Your Lovable App in Minutes

    Quick answer

    You can add App Store Publishing to a Lovable app without rebuilding it: Wanilla ships the Lovable app as a native iOS binary with Apple's StoreKit 2 billing wired in, then manages App Store submission and the paywall setup.

    • Apple requires in-app purchase for digital subscriptions sold inside an iOS app — a 15% rate applies under the Small Business Program.
    • Paywall, trial and pricing changes ship without a new App Store review.
    • Typical timeline: submitted to Apple within 24 hours, live after review.
    Wanilla bridging Lovable web apps to native iOS with App Store Publishing

    You used AI to build the app — use Wanilla to monetize it. No SDK, no native code, no RevenueCat.

    Explore Monetization

    The Problem with Lovable and Native Monetization

    Lovable is incredible for rapid "vibe coding" — but integrating RevenueCat or Adapty SDKs requires native Swift knowledge that most AI-builder developers don't have.

    90% of all trial starts happen on Day 0. If your onboarding paywall isn't native, you're leaving money on the table.

    The Wanilla Solution: Zero-Code App Store Publishing

    1. 1

      Connect your Lovable project

      Link your Lovable build or repository to Wanilla.

    2. 2

      Configure App Store Publishing

      Set up pricing tiers, trial periods, and paywall design in the visual dashboard.

    3. 3

      Wrap & Build

      Wanilla injects native StoreKit frameworks automatically.

    4. 4

      Publish to the App Store

      Push directly to Apple App Store with managed submission.

    Your LovableWeb AppWanilla EngineInjects App Store PublishingNative BuildApp Store ReadyExport / ConnectStoreKit · WebKit · PushiOS App Store
    How Wanilla converts your Lovable web app into a native app with App Store Publishing

    Code Integration Example

    Wanilla bridges your Lovable webhook directly to Apple's StoreKit. Here's how a typical purchase verification flow works:

    // Example: Verifying a App Store Publishing purchase from Lovable
fetch("https://api.wanilla.co/v1/verify-purchase", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    platform: "lovable",
    receipt: transactionReceipt,
    product_id: "pro_weekly"
  })
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => {
  if (data.valid) {
    enablePremiumAccess();
  }
});

    Related Guides

    Once you've set up App Store Publishing, you might also want to add Adapty Alternative to Lovable or add Apple Small Business Program to Lovable.

    Working with other AI builders? See our guide on App Store Publishing for Base44 or App Store Publishing for Replit.

    Explore our full breakdown of Lovable App Integration or Alternatives & Comparisons.

    How to publish your Lovable app with App Store Publishing

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

      Connect your Lovable app

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

    2. 2

      Wire up native App Store Publishing

      Wanilla wraps the app in a native iOS shell and injects real native App Store Publishing 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.

    Lovable + Wanilla vs. RevenueCat / Adapty

    FeatureLovable Web AppCustom React NativeLovable + Wanilla
    Development TimeMinutes (AI Generated)Weeks / MonthsMinutes
    App Store Ready No Yes Yes
    App Store Publishing Support❌ Web only (Stripe)✅ Native IAP✅ Native IAP
    Developer CostLowVery HighLow (SaaS)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I add App Store Publishing to my Lovable app?▾
    Wanilla injects native App Store Publishing support into your Lovable app automatically — no SDK integration required.
    Will Apple reject my Lovable app?▾
    No. Wanilla injects true native frameworks, ensuring compliance with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines.
    Do I need RevenueCat or Adapty?▾
    No. Wanilla provides built-in monetization without requiring any third-party SDK.

    Official Resource

    Ready to Monetize Your Lovable App?

    Skip the SDK complexity. Go from AI-coded web app to monetized native app 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 App Store Publishing to Base44Add App Store Publishing to ReplitAdd App Store Publishing to v0

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