App Store introduces universal bundles and modular pricing for cross-platform developers

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The App Store platform update includes universal bundle functionality so a single SKU can cover apps and in-app content across Apple platforms. Developers can now offer a coherent purchase that transfers entitlement data between devices, improving continuity for cross-platform ecosystems.

Modular pricing APIs let developers create optional feature packs and subscription add-ons customers can attach to a base app. The API exposes a clear entitlement ledger that apps can query to present dynamic UI and upgrade paths without rebuilding storefront logic for each platform.

Apple also expanded server-to-server receipts to carry richer metadata about bundle composition and cross-device transfer status, making it easier to audit entitlements and support customer requests. The company emphasized built-in safeguards for fraud and refund handling.

Design and product teams will need to rethink onboarding and upgrade flows to surface available packs and migration options; Apple offered updated documentation and sample implementations illustrating best practices for presenting modular offers without degrading conversion.