RevenueCat
RevenueCat — Subscription infrastructure SDK for iOS, Android, and web handling purchase events, entitlements, and revenue analytics.
Our Verdict
Best for mobile app with in-app subscriptions (ios + android). RevenueCat offers usage-based at 1% from MTR above $2,500. Moderate vendor lock-in.
Pros
- Mobile app with in-app subscriptions (iOS + Android)
- cross-platform entitlement management
- Generous free tier for getting started
Cons
- Web-only SaaS
- One-time purchases only — too complex
When to Use RevenueCat
Good fit if you need
- Mobile app with in-app subscriptions (iOS + Android)
- Need cross-platform entitlement management
- Want paywall A/B testing and analytics
Not the best choice if
- Web-only SaaS — use Stripe/Paddle
- One-time purchases only — too complex
- Very low revenue (<$2.5K MTR) — free but limited
Consider instead: adapty, qonversion
Works Well With
Pricing
Price wrong?RevenueCat Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Free Tier Limits
- $2,500 MTR free
- Entry Price
- 1% from MTR above $2,500
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Billing Complexity
- Low
- Transparency Score
- 4/5
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Scale
Lock-in Assessment
Medium — to on StoreKit/Google Play, but subscription state + analytics andin
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