Collect Payments from Your Clients
Before your app can start generating revenue, youβll need to choose how clients pay for your programs. Passion.io offers three payment methods designed to fit different needs. Below, weβll break down each option so you can choose the right setup for your business.
In This Article
PassionPayments
In-App Purchases (Apple & Google)
External Checkout
PassionPayments (Recommended)
PassionPayments is the simplest and most profitable option. It connects directly to your Stripe account, allowing you to start selling in minutes.
Why choose PassionPayments?
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Fast setup: Connect Stripe and start selling today.
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Lower fees: Only 3.9% Passion fee + Stripeβs standard fees (vs. up to 30% on app stores).
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No technical setup: Everything is managed inside your Passion dashboard.
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Client experience: Customers buy directly in your web appβno redirects.
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Automated billing: Failed payments are retried automatically before a subscription is canceled.
How do I get paid?
With PassionPayments, funds go directly to your Stripe account and then your bank, usually within 2β7 business days.
What if my clientβs payment fails?
PassionPayments has an automated retry system that attempts to recover failed payments before canceling a subscription. You can adjust retry settings directly in Stripe.
In-App Purchases (Apple & Google)
Clients can subscribe through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Fees: 30% commission (or 15% if you qualify for Apple/Googleβs reduced-fee programs).
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Setup: Requires connecting your app store accounts.
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Payouts: Apple and Google process payments on their schedules (usually 15β45 days).
More details:
π Learn how to apply for reduced Apple fees or reduced Google fees
External Checkout
You can also connect an external checkout page (e.g., ThriveCart, SamCart) through Zapier.
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Fees: Vary depending on the checkout platform.
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Setup: Requires additional integrations and Zapier automation.
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Best for: Businesses already using a preferred checkout tool.
π Learn how to connect an external checkout.