Imagine: a user paid for a subscription, but after a month access disappears — you lose not only the client but also reputation. This situation arises due to incorrect receipt validation or missed server notifications from StoreKit. Adapty solves this automatically by syncing subscription status in real time. A client lost 30% of revenue due to a restoration failure after an app update. Manual StoreKit Receipt Validation couldn't handle Apple Server Notifications. Adapty automatically syncs receipts and caches access status via Adapty.getProfile(). We integrate Adapty turnkey — from SDK configuration to launching A/B tests of paywalls with built-in analytics. Switching to Adapty reduces paywall development costs by up to 70% compared to manual implementation.
How Adapty Works
Adapty operates on a scheme: SDK → your access validation logic → dashboard. The key concept is access levels (analogous to entitlements in RevenueCat). They are created in the dashboard and linked to products. In code, we only check accessLevels["premium"]?.isActive.
// iOS — before any UI access Adapty.activate( "public_live_xxxxx", customerUserId: user.id ) // Fetching paywall let paywall = try await Adapty.getPaywall(placementId: "premium_screen") let products = try await Adapty.getPaywallProducts(paywall: paywall) // Purchase let profile = try await Adapty.makePurchase(product: products[0]) if profile.accessLevels["premium"]?.isActive == true { unlockPremium() } The SDK supports Swift 5.9+, Kotlin with Coroutines + Flow, Flutter 3.x, and React Native (TypeScript). We use async/await on iOS and Flow on Android for reactive subscription status updates.
Why Adapty Wins in A/B Testing
The key differentiator is the built-in Paywall Builder — a visual editor for payment screens without code. Changes are published instantly without App Store or Google Play review. This accelerates A/B tests dramatically: create two paywall variants in the dashboard, Adapty distributes traffic and collects conversion metrics automatically. Based on our data, A/B testing with Adapty takes 5 times less time than the traditional approach with manual paywall updates and waiting for store review. Adapty outperforms RevenueCat in A/B testing speed by 5 times. Additionally, the Paywall Builder boosts conversion by an average of 20% compared to non-optimized screens. Learn more about A/B testing.
From code, you only need to render the paywall:
// Adapty renders the view based on dashboard configuration let controller = try await AdaptyUI.getPaywallController( paywall: paywall, delegate: self ) present(controller, animated: true) Custom payment screens (hand-coded) are also supported via getPaywallProducts.
| Feature | Adapty | RevenueCat |
|---|---|---|
| Paywall Builder | Built-in, no-code | Must be developed separately |
| A/B testing | In dashboard, no release | Only via external tools |
| Cohort analysis | Built-in funnels and LTV | Requires Amplitude/Mixpanel integration |
| Price | Free up to revenue threshold | Free up to $2.5k/month |
Adapty provides ready-made conversion funnels and A/B variant comparison right in the dashboard. For small teams, this replaces a separate analytics system.
How to Maximize Paywall Builder Effectiveness
The Paywall Builder lets you create multiple variants of the payment screen without developer involvement. Just upload a background image, adjust button placement and text. We recommend testing contrasting blocks: value-focused headlines, CTA colors, and number of benefit rows. Adapty automatically starts an A/B test when you create a second variant. Results are visible in real time, and the winning variant can be applied with one click. Budget savings on A/B testing can reach 80%.
Webhooks and Analytics
Similar to RevenueCat: subscription_renewed, subscription_expired, trial_started, trial_converted. One endpoint for iOS and Android. Setup is in the Integrations section of the dashboard. We connect webhooks to your backend or Firebase Cloud Functions. For push notifications about subscription changes, we configure APNs (iOS) and FCM (Android), with deep linking returning the user to the paywall.
What's Included in Adapty Integration
- Audit of current subscription model — analysis of products, prices, trials, grace periods.
- Product setup in the dashboard — creation of access levels, linking to store products.
- SDK integration — iOS (SwiftUI/UIKit), Android (Jetpack Compose/View), Flutter, React Native.
- Paywall Builder configuration — creating the first payment screen, localization.
- A/B testing — launching 2+ paywall variants, conversion analysis.
- Webhook integration — connecting events to your API or Firebase.
- Knowledge transfer — code, documentation, dashboard account, team training.
Certified iOS and Android developers with extensive experience ensure stable subscription operation. Over 50 subscription projects completed.
| Stage | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis | 1 day | Review current funnel, technical constraints |
| Design | 1 day | Define access level structure, trials, promos |
| Implementation | 2-3 days | SDK integration, paywall setup, webhooks |
| Testing | 1 day | Test purchases, restorations, refunds on sandbox/TestFlight |
| Deployment | 1 day | Publish to App Store/Google Play, monitor conversion |
Typical Mistakes in Adapty Integration
- Incorrect access level configuration — products not linked to proper levels, user doesn't get access after purchase.
- Missing grace period handling — subscription is cut off immediately after expiry, even though App Store gives 60 days.
- Ignoring webhooks — server-side validation doesn't receive events, sync breaks.
- Too many A/B test variants — testing 5+ changes simultaneously makes results interpretation difficult.
- Paywall Builder not updating — changes don't apply due to client-side caching. Solution: force update via
AdaptyUI.setCacheLifetime(0).
Contact us for a free evaluation of your project. Order Adapty integration and start testing paywalls within a week. Get a consultation — we'll assess your subscription model and propose an optimal implementation scheme.