Apple Testing Environments
There are several different ways to test your Apple purchase flow with Nami. Each testing environment has different characteristics and limitations, outlined in the following table.
Requires app to be configured in App Store Connect
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Requires sandbox testing account registered in App Store Connect?
No
No
Yes
No
No
Can be done on simulator?
Yes
Yes
No
No
n/a
Can be done on real device
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Can set purchase acceleration for subscriptions
Yes, in Xcode settings
Yes, in App Store Connect
No
No
Can manage subscriptions and products?
Yes, by SDK method
Yes, in Xcode > Debug > StoreKit > Edit Transactions
Yes, in device Settings > App Store > Sandbox Account > Manage
No
Yes, in App Store settings
Transactions appear in Nami Control Center?
Yes, under 'Testing and Development' environment
Yes, under 'Testing and Development' environment
Yes, under 'Testing and Development' environment
Yes, under 'Testing and Development' environment
Yes, under 'Production' environment
Nami entitlement granted?
Yes
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Check out Apple's resource on Testing at all Stages of Development
Selecting a Testing Environment
I want to do in-depth testing of my purchase flows before my app goes to production. Select Sandbox testing environment. This will allow you to test multiple purchase flows quickly on a real device.
I want to test localized products on my paywall. Select StoreKit config file. You can configure the Storefront country and localization to make sure currency and language render properly. Learn how to setup a StoreKit config file.
I want to do final beta testing with internal or external testers before my app goes live. Select TestFlight and distribute your app to your test group for final confirmation.
I don't have an app configured in App Store Connect yet. Which testing environment can I use? Select either bypassStore or StoreKit config file.
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