Is it possible to create a promo code for In app Purchases?

[ladylion262]

My husband created a new game and am sending it out to potential reviewers. The game is free, but I would like to be able to give away free rockets (our game is difficult and if you die, you go back to the beginning of the world - it is possible to get through the whole game for free, but time consuming and I want to make it easy for reviewers who need to see higher world quickly).

I have tried creating promo codes in itunesconnect - but it seems to only allow you to download the game, no free inapp purchases. I read an article online mentioning that itunes allowed codes for inapp purchases. Has anyone successfully done this?

I searched imore, but only thing I found was an article saying the ability was coming, so I apologize if I've missed a thread about this somehow?

Thank you!

 

[Scatabrain]

I think for now your only option is to use TestFlight where the IAP would be in test mode.

The app will also expire in 30 days unless you release a new build to testers.

 

[sridevimk]

Hi, the Promo codes don't work for In-App Purchase products.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Scatabrain is right. If you want users to test the app, use Testflight.

 

[ladylion262]

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

I sent the testers the app in test flight. Though it is still too bad that you can't offer people some code for IAP, it would be fun for a giveaway or something fun.

 

[gb_kf]

It is kind of strange that there is no way to do this, especially since so much of app revenue is from IAP. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can't do bundles of more than one app's IAP either.

I guess the best way to achieve this is to code your own separate unlock/enable/add currency method that activates with your promo code. I've done that with test versions of my apps to make sure the paid content worked.