Overview
To charge viewers for access to your Strimm mobile app, you need to set up an auto-renewable subscription in each app store and then enter the subscription's Product ID in the Strimm dashboard. This guide covers both App Store Connect (iOS) and Google Play Console (Android).
Step 1 — Create a subscription in App Store Connect (iOS)
1.1 Sign in to App Store Connect
Go to appstoreconnect.apple.com and sign in with your Apple Developer account.
1.2 Open your app
In the main menu, click Apps, then select your iOS app.
1.3 Go to In-App Purchases
In the left sidebar, under Monetization, click Subscriptions.
1.4 Create a Subscription Group
If this is your first subscription, click Create next to Subscription Groups. Enter a name for the group (e.g., "Premium Access") and click Create.
1.5 Add a new subscription
Inside the subscription group, click the + button to add a new subscription. Fill in:
- Reference Name — an internal name only you see (e.g., "Monthly Premium")
- Product ID — a unique reverse-domain identifier you choose (e.g.,
com.yourbrand.app.monthly). Write this down — you will paste it into Strimm.
Click Create.
1.6 Configure the subscription
On the subscription detail page, set:
- Subscription Duration — e.g., 1 Month
- Subscription Prices — click Add Subscription Price, choose your price tier and territories, then save
- Localizations — add at least one language with a display name and description visible to buyers
- Review Information — add a screenshot showing the paywall in your app
Click Save when done.
1.7 Note your Product ID
The Product ID you set in step 1.5 is what you will enter in the Strimm dashboard (e.g., com.yourbrand.app.monthly).
Step 2 — Create a subscription in Google Play Console (Android)
2.1 Sign in to Google Play Console
Go to play.google.com/console and sign in with your Google account.
2.2 Open your app
Select your app from the app list.
2.3 Go to Subscriptions
In the left sidebar, under Monetize, click Subscriptions.
2.4 Create a new subscription
Click Create subscription. Fill in:
- Product ID — a unique identifier you choose (e.g.,
com.yourbrand.app.monthly). Write this down — you will paste it into Strimm. - Name — a name visible to subscribers
- Description — a short description of what they get
2.5 Add a base plan
After creating the subscription, add a base plan:
- Click Add base plan
- Choose billing period (e.g., Monthly)
- Set the price for each region
- Click Activate
2.6 Activate the subscription
Once your base plan is set, click Activate on the subscription. Google Play requires your app to be published to at least the Internal Testing track before subscriptions go live.
2.7 Note your Product ID
The Product ID you set in step 2.4 is what you will enter in the Strimm dashboard.
Step 3 — Add Product IDs in the Strimm Dashboard
3.1 Open App Settings
In your Strimm Studio, click App Settings in the left sidebar.
3.2 Open your mobile app settings
Find your mobile app in the list and click the settings (gear) icon on the right side of the app row.
3.3 Enable paid subscription
Scroll down to the Paid Subscription section at the bottom of the page. Check the Require subscription to watch checkbox to enable it.
Two product ID sections will appear — one for Apple App Store and one for Google Play.
3.4 Enter the Apple App Store Product ID
In the Apple App Store section, paste the Product ID you created in App Store Connect (e.g., com.yourbrand.app.monthly) into the Product ID / SKU field. Optionally enter a Display Name that appears in the app (e.g., "Monthly Access").
3.5 Enter the Google Play Product ID
In the Google Play section, paste the Product ID from Google Play Console into the Product ID / SKU field. Optionally enter a Display Name.
3.6 Save your settings
Click the Update button to save. Your app will now require viewers to purchase a subscription before accessing content.
Important notes
- The Product IDs in Strimm must exactly match what you created in App Store Connect and Google Play Console — including capitalization.
- Subscriptions only go live after your app is published and approved in each store.
- Apple requires at least one screenshot and a description in your subscription's review information before it can be approved.
- Google Play requires your app to be on an active track (Internal Testing or higher) before subscriptions are visible to testers.
- If you only publish to iOS, you only need to fill in the Apple App Store section (and vice versa for Android).