StoreKit

StoreKit 2 patterns for implementing in-app purchases with async/await APIs, automatic verification, and SwiftUI integration.

Reference Loading Guide

ALWAYS load reference files if there is even a small chance the content may be required. It’s better to have the context than to miss a pattern or make a mistake.

Core Workflow

1. Create .storekit configuration file first (before any code)
2. Test purchases locally in Xcode simulator
3. Implement centralized StoreManager with @MainActor
4. Set up Transaction.updates listener at app launch
5. Display products with ProductView or custom UI
6. Always call transaction.finish() after granting entitlements

Essential Architecture

@MainActor
final class StoreManager: ObservableObject {
    @Published private(set) var products: [Product] = []
    @Published private(set) var purchasedProductIDs: Set<String> = []
    private var transactionListener: Task<Void, Never>?

    init() {
        transactionListener = listenForTransactions()
        Task { await loadProducts() }
    }
}

Common Mistakes

1. Missing .finish() calls on transactions — Forgetting to call transaction.finish() after granting entitlements causes transactions to never complete. The user won’t see their purchase reflected. Always call finish().

2. Unsafe StoreManager state — Shared StoreManager without @MainActor can have race conditions. Multiple async tasks can update @Published properties concurrently, corrupting state. Use @MainActor for thread safety.

3. No transaction listener at app launch — Not setting up Transaction.updates listener means app crashes or misses refunded/canceled purchases. Listen for transactions immediately in @main, not when user taps purchase button.

4. Hardcoded product IDs — Hardcoded IDs make testing and localization hard. Use configuration files or environment variables for product IDs. Same applies to prices (fetch from App Store, don’t hardcode).

5. Ignoring verification failures — App Store verification fails silently sometimes. Not checking verification status means accepting unverified transactions (security risk). Always verify before granting entitlements.