Received the following in-app notification
Our Super amigos are getting more and more Super powers!
Starting April 25, initiating one-to-one chats will be available only to Super amigos.
No stress! You can still chat in groups during activities. Also, as a host, you can still send direct messages to
participants.
Want more? Level up to Super.
Questions? Hit me up! I'm happy to help.
Greetings, Sharyn
While Apple's App Store Review Guidelines don't explicitly address removing existing features and then charging for them later. However, the guidelines around in-app purchases and subscriptions can be interpreted to discourage this practice. Here's what to consider:
Transparency: Apple emphasizes transparency in in-app purchases. This means users should clearly understand what they're paying for before committing [1]. Taking away a previously free feature and putting it behind a paywall could be seen as deceptive.
Value for Subscriptions: When using subscriptions, the app should offer ongoing value or continual innovation to justify the recurring cost [2]. Simply restricting previously available features wouldn't be enough.
Also the fact that this information isn't listed in the update changelog comes off misleading in regards to the App Store Review Process and is against Developer Code of Conduct