Payments & Monetisation

LaunchPulse helps you add payment and monetisation flows to the apps you build. For web apps, LaunchPulse recommends Stripe. For mobile apps, LaunchPulse recommends RevenueCat. Both are connected smoothly in the background so you can focus on building the product experience instead of starting from payment infrastructure.

Use Stripe for web app payments and subscriptions. Use RevenueCat for mobile app subscriptions, in-app purchases, and app-store monetisation flows.

Which payment system should I use?

Stripe for web apps

Best for SaaS subscriptions, checkout pages, customer portals, one-time payments, invoices, billing, and web-based monetisation.

RevenueCat for mobile apps

Best for iOS and Android subscriptions, in-app purchases, entitlements, paywalls, trials, and app-store revenue management.

Product type	Recommended provider	Best for
Web app	Stripe	SaaS subscriptions, checkout, billing, invoices, customer portals
SaaS dashboard	Stripe	Monthly plans, paid access, usage-based billing, account billing
Internal tool	Stripe, if monetised	Client billing, paid portals, invoicing, service payments
Mobile app	RevenueCat	iOS and Android subscriptions, trials, in-app purchases
Mobile game	RevenueCat	Premium upgrades, consumables, subscriptions, unlocks
Cross-platform product	Stripe + RevenueCat	Web checkout plus mobile app entitlements

If the product is mainly used in a browser, start with Stripe. If the product is published to the App Store or Play Store, start with RevenueCat.

What you can monetise

Subscriptions

Add monthly or yearly plans for SaaS products, mobile apps, AI tools, dashboards, and premium features.

One-time payments

Charge once for access, digital products, services, reports, templates, or premium tools.

Premium features

Lock advanced features behind a paid plan, upgrade screen, or subscription entitlement.

Usage-based access

Monetise credits, generations, tasks, projects, exports, or usage limits.

Mobile in-app purchases

Add mobile purchases, subscriptions, unlocks, consumables, or app-store-native upgrade flows.

Customer billing portals

Let users manage plans, invoices, payment methods, renewals, and cancellations.

How LaunchPulse handles payments

LaunchPulse does not ask you to manually wire payment infrastructure from scratch. Instead, you describe the monetisation model you want, and LaunchPulse helps create the payment experience inside your app.

Choose the app type

Start by deciding whether you are building a web app, mobile app, SaaS product, game, internal tool, or cross-platform product.

Pick the monetisation model

Choose whether users should pay through subscriptions, one-time checkout, credits, premium access, in-app purchases, or usage limits.

Use the right provider

Use Stripe for web-based checkout and billing. Use RevenueCat for mobile subscriptions and in-app purchases.

Create the payment flow

LaunchPulse helps add pricing pages, upgrade screens, checkout flows, paid states, and billing areas.

Connect access control

Paid users should unlock the right features, plans, screens, limits, or entitlements.

Test before launch

Test checkout, upgrade, cancellation, subscription status, locked states, and success screens before publishing.

Stripe for web apps

Use Stripe when your users pay through a web app or browser-based product. Stripe is a strong fit for:

SaaS subscriptions
web checkout
customer billing portals
invoices
one-time payments
paid dashboards
account upgrades
usage-based billing
paid access to web features
client portals and business tools

Common Stripe web flows

Flow	Example
Pricing page	User chooses Free, Pro, or Business
Checkout	User pays for a plan or one-time purchase
Upgrade flow	User unlocks premium features
Billing portal	User manages plan, card, invoices, or cancellation
Subscription status	App shows whether the user is active, trialing, cancelled, or past due
Paid feature gate	App blocks premium features until the user upgrades

Example Stripe prompt for a web app

Add Stripe subscriptions to my SaaS web app.

The app should have:
- pricing page with Free and Pro plans
- upgrade button from the dashboard
- Stripe checkout flow
- success page after payment
- billing settings page
- subscription status inside account settings
- locked premium features for free users

Use Stripe for the web payment flow.
Keep the experience clean, simple, and easy to test.

RevenueCat for mobile apps

Use RevenueCat when your app is published to iOS, Android, or both. RevenueCat is a strong fit for:

mobile subscriptions
in-app purchases
free trials
paywalls
premium unlocks
mobile app entitlements
consumables
mobile games
iOS and Android monetisation
cross-platform subscription access

Common RevenueCat mobile flows

Flow	Example
Paywall	User sees monthly and yearly plan options
Trial	User starts a free trial before subscribing
Entitlements	User unlocks premium features after subscribing
Restore purchases	User restores a previous app-store purchase
Subscription status	App shows active, expired, trialing, or cancelled access
Mobile game unlock	User unlocks characters, levels, boosts, or premium mode

Example RevenueCat prompt for a mobile app

Add RevenueCat subscriptions to my mobile app.

The app should have:
- mobile paywall screen
- monthly and yearly subscription options
- free trial messaging
- premium feature lock
- restore purchases button
- subscription status in settings
- success state after upgrade

Use RevenueCat for iOS and Android monetisation.
Keep the paywall simple, clear, and app-store friendly.

Mobile game monetisation

LaunchPulse can also help monetise mobile games. For mobile games, use RevenueCat for app-store-native purchase flows such as subscriptions, unlocks, premium modes, consumables, or paid content.

Premium unlocks

Unlock extra characters, levels, themes, game modes, or special content.

Consumables

Sell coins, boosts, energy, lives, hints, or in-game resources.

Subscriptions

Offer premium access, daily rewards, ad-free mode, or member-only content.

One-time upgrades

Let users pay once to unlock a full game, premium pack, or special mode.

Example mobile game monetisation prompt

Add RevenueCat monetisation to my mobile battle game.

Include:
- premium upgrade screen
- unlockable characters
- coin pack purchase option
- restore purchases button
- clear locked states
- success screen after purchase

Use RevenueCat for mobile in-app purchases.
Do not make the game pay-to-win. Keep the free version playable and fun.

Web vs mobile monetisation

Question	Web app answer	Mobile app answer
Where does the user pay?	Website or web app	iOS or Android app
Recommended provider	Stripe	RevenueCat
Best payment type	Checkout, subscriptions, invoices, billing portal	In-app purchases, subscriptions, trials, entitlements
Best for	SaaS, dashboards, portals, business tools	Consumer apps, games, mobile subscriptions
Launch concern	Web checkout and account billing	App Store / Play Store purchase rules
User access	Paid account or plan status	App entitlement or active subscription

Cross-platform products

Some products have both a web app and a mobile app. For example:

a SaaS dashboard with a companion mobile app
a coaching platform with web admin and mobile client app
an AI product with web billing and mobile access
a game with web account management and mobile purchases

For cross-platform products, LaunchPulse can help structure the monetisation model clearly.

Scenario	Suggested setup
Web-first SaaS with mobile companion	Stripe for web billing, RevenueCat for mobile entitlements if needed
Mobile-first app with optional web dashboard	RevenueCat for mobile subscriptions, Stripe for web-only billing if needed
Mobile game	RevenueCat for in-app purchases and subscriptions
Web customer portal	Stripe for checkout and billing
AI app with credits	Stripe for web credits, RevenueCat for mobile subscriptions or purchases

Mobile app-store purchase rules can affect how digital products are sold inside iOS and Android apps. Test the monetisation flow carefully before publishing.

What a good payment experience includes

A good payment flow should be clear before, during, and after purchase.

Area	What to include
Pricing	Clear plan names, benefits, and price differences
Upgrade trigger	A logical moment where users understand why they should pay
Checkout or paywall	Simple purchase screen with no confusing copy
Success state	Confirmation that payment worked and access is unlocked
Access control	Paid users get the right features immediately
Billing settings	Users can understand their plan or subscription status
Error states	Failed payment, cancelled checkout, or unavailable purchase states
Restore purchases	Important for mobile apps using app-store purchases

Payment flow checklist

Before launching payments, check:

users understand what they are paying for
pricing is easy to compare
checkout or paywall copy is clear
free and paid states are different
locked premium features explain how to upgrade
successful payment unlocks the right access
failed or cancelled payments are handled
users can view subscription or billing status
mobile users can restore purchases
payments are tested before launch

Do not add payments before the core product value is clear. Users are more likely to pay when they understand the outcome they are getting.

Pricing page best practices

A good pricing page helps users choose quickly. Include:

clear plan names
monthly or yearly price
simple feature comparison
one recommended plan
upgrade button
short benefit-focused copy
FAQ section if needed
cancellation or billing note if relevant

Avoid:

too many plans
confusing limits
hidden fees
vague feature names
overpromising outcomes
long paragraphs on the pricing page

Paywall best practices

A good mobile paywall should be simple and honest. Include:

clear premium benefit
monthly and yearly options
trial details if included
restore purchases button
short bullets
easy close or back behavior where appropriate
accurate pricing and plan language

Avoid:

hiding important terms
unclear trial messaging
tiny pricing text
confusing plan comparison
making the free app unusable without explanation
misleading claims

Example payment models

Free + Pro

Users start free, then upgrade to unlock advanced features.

Subscription only

Users subscribe to access the product after onboarding or trial.

One-time purchase

Users pay once for access, a report, a template, or a digital product.

Credits

Users buy credits for AI generations, exports, tasks, or usage.

Usage-based

Users pay based on activity, volume, seats, or actions.

Premium unlocks

Users pay to unlock content, characters, modes, or premium tools.

Build payments in phases

Do not add every payment feature at once.

Phase	Goal	Example prompt
Plan	Decide what users pay for	“Help me define Free and Pro plans for this app.”
Pricing	Add pricing or paywall UI	“Create a simple pricing page with Free and Pro plans.”
Checkout	Connect the purchase flow	“Add Stripe checkout for the Pro plan.”
Access	Lock and unlock features	“Only Pro users should access advanced analytics.”
Billing	Add account billing status	“Show the current plan in account settings.”
Testing	Check the full flow	“Test upgrade, success, cancellation, and locked states.”
Launch	Prepare for real users	“Run a final payment readiness check before publishing.”

Strong follow-up prompts

Add Stripe to a web app

Add Stripe payments to this web app.

Use Stripe for:
- pricing page
- checkout
- subscription status
- billing settings
- locked premium features

Plans:
- Free
- Pro monthly
- Pro yearly

After payment, users should return to a success page and unlock Pro features.
Keep the existing app design and only update payment-related screens.

Add RevenueCat to a mobile app

Add RevenueCat monetisation to this mobile app.

Use RevenueCat for:
- mobile paywall
- monthly subscription
- yearly subscription
- free trial messaging
- restore purchases
- premium entitlement
- subscription status in settings

After purchase, premium features should unlock immediately.
Keep the flow simple and app-store friendly.

Add a paid feature gate

Add a premium feature gate.

Free users should see:
- what the premium feature does
- why it is valuable
- upgrade button

Paid users should:
- access the feature immediately
- not see the upgrade message

Keep the copy clear and avoid being too aggressive.

Test the payment flow

Test the full payment flow.

Check:
- pricing or paywall screen
- checkout or purchase flow
- success state
- cancelled payment state
- failed payment state
- subscription status
- premium access unlock
- locked states for free users
- restore purchases for mobile if applicable

Fix anything that blocks the user from upgrading or accessing paid features.

Common mistakes

Mistake	Why it hurts	Better approach
Adding payments too early	Users may not understand the value yet	Build the core flow first
Using Stripe for mobile in-app digital purchases	App-store rules may require native billing flows	Use RevenueCat for mobile monetisation
Using RevenueCat for a simple web SaaS checkout	Web billing may be easier with Stripe	Use Stripe for browser-based payments
No success state	Users are unsure if payment worked	Add a clear confirmation screen
No locked state	Free users do not understand why they cannot access something	Explain the premium value clearly
No restore purchases	Mobile users may lose access after reinstalling	Add restore purchases for mobile apps
Vague pricing copy	Users do not know what they get	Use benefit-focused plan descriptions
No testing	Payment bugs are costly	Test before launch

What the workspace looks like

Add a clean screenshot here showing a Stripe-powered pricing or checkout flow in a LaunchPulse web app.

Add a clean screenshot here showing a RevenueCat-powered mobile paywall or subscription screen.

Add a clean screenshot here showing account billing or subscription status.

Add a clean screenshot here showing a premium feature locked state.

Final monetisation checklist

Before launching payments, confirm:

correct provider is selected for the app type
Stripe is used for web app checkout or billing
RevenueCat is used for mobile app subscriptions or in-app purchases
pricing copy is clear
premium features are explained
payment success state works
failed or cancelled payment states work
paid access unlocks correctly
free users see helpful upgrade messaging
billing or subscription status is visible
mobile restore purchases is available
store rules are reviewed for mobile apps
payment flow has been tested end-to-end

Next steps

Web App Development

Build a web app that can use Stripe checkout, subscriptions, and billing.

Mobile App Development

Build mobile apps that can use RevenueCat for subscriptions and in-app purchases.

Build a SaaS MVP

Learn how to monetise a SaaS product in phases.

Build a Mobile App MVP

Learn how to add subscriptions, premium unlocks, and app-store monetisation to mobile apps.

Publishing to App Store & Play Store

Prepare mobile apps for store publishing after monetisation is tested.

Write a good prompt

Learn how to ask LaunchPulse for focused payment features and testing.

​Payments & Monetisation

​Which payment system should I use?

Stripe for web apps

RevenueCat for mobile apps

​What you can monetise

Subscriptions

One-time payments

Premium features

Usage-based access

Mobile in-app purchases

Customer billing portals

​How LaunchPulse handles payments

​Stripe for web apps

​Common Stripe web flows

​Example Stripe prompt for a web app

​RevenueCat for mobile apps

​Common RevenueCat mobile flows

​Example RevenueCat prompt for a mobile app

​Mobile game monetisation

Premium unlocks

Consumables

Subscriptions

One-time upgrades

​Example mobile game monetisation prompt

​Web vs mobile monetisation

​Cross-platform products

​What a good payment experience includes

​Payment flow checklist

​Pricing page best practices

​Paywall best practices

​Example payment models

Free + Pro

Subscription only

One-time purchase

Credits

Usage-based

Premium unlocks

​Build payments in phases

​Strong follow-up prompts

​Add Stripe to a web app

​Add RevenueCat to a mobile app

​Add a paid feature gate

​Test the payment flow

​Common mistakes

​What the workspace looks like

​Final monetisation checklist

​Next steps

Web App Development

Mobile App Development

Build a SaaS MVP

Build a Mobile App MVP

Publishing to App Store & Play Store

Write a good prompt

Payments & Monetisation

Which payment system should I use?

What you can monetise

How LaunchPulse handles payments

Stripe for web apps

Common Stripe web flows

Example Stripe prompt for a web app

RevenueCat for mobile apps

Common RevenueCat mobile flows

Example RevenueCat prompt for a mobile app

Mobile game monetisation

Example mobile game monetisation prompt

Web vs mobile monetisation

Cross-platform products

What a good payment experience includes

Payment flow checklist

Pricing page best practices

Paywall best practices

Example payment models

Build payments in phases

Strong follow-up prompts

Add Stripe to a web app

Add RevenueCat to a mobile app

Add a paid feature gate

Test the payment flow

Common mistakes

What the workspace looks like

Final monetisation checklist

Next steps