We have an app that will be free to some people (employees), but there will also be an option to purchase a subscription. Is a subscription model the same as an in-app purchase? Does Apple get a portion of the subscription cost?
Is a subscription service considered in-app purchase?
A subscription is one example of 'In App Purchase' (IAP).
Quoting the ASRGs:
3.1.1 In-App Purchase:
- If you want to unlock features or functionality within your app, (by way of example: subscriptions, in-game currencies, game levels, access to premium content, or unlocking a full version), you must use in-app purchase.
And yes, Apple takes their cut.