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RevenueCat

RevenueCat — Subscription infrastructure SDK for iOS, Android, and web handling purchase events, entitlements, and revenue analytics.

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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
Best for: Mobile Not for: Web-only SaaS

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

Migration Guide

Difficulty: medium
Data you can export: Via API, webhook events
API standard: Proprietary byin Apple/Google standardin

💡 Moderate effort required. Export data before canceling

Works Well With

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

Medium — to on StoreKit/Google Play, but subscription state + analytics andin

Data Portability: Via API, webhook events
API Compatibility: Proprietary byin Apple/Google standardin

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
View pricing page →

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

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Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Scale

Revenue
unknown -- private

Used in these stacks

Curated setups that include RevenueCat.

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