Refund defense insights and guides
Product news, deep-dives, and practical guides on App Store refunds, Google Play chargebacks, and recovering subscription revenue.
How to Handle Apple CONSUMPTION_REQUEST Notifications as a Developer
Learn how developers can handle Apple refund requests for subscription apps using CONSUMPTION_REQUEST notifications and provide accurate customer consumption data.
Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min read
How Do Apple App Store Refunds Work for Developers
Discover how Apple refund automation helps developers manage App Store refund requests, respond to consumption requests, and streamline refund handling.
Aug 25, 2026 · 5 min read
How Apple's Consumption API Affects Refund Decisions
How Apple's Consumption API and CONSUMPTION_REQUEST feed into Apple refund decisions, what developers control, and how to manage the workflow at scale.
Aug 21, 2026 · 5 min read
App Store Server Notifications V2: Complete Setup Guide
App Store Server Notifications V2 is how Apple tells your server about refunds, renewals, and more. Here's what setup involves, the parts that trip developers up, and when to skip building it.
Aug 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Apple Consumption API Consent: What Apple Actually Requires
Apple's CONSUMPTION_REQUEST doesn't tell you if the customer consented, but you can't send consumption data without valid consent. Here's what Apple requires and where consent has to live.
Aug 1, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is a CONSUMPTION_REQUEST Notification? A Field-by-Field Breakdown
Apple's CONSUMPTION_REQUEST asks for structured consumption data before it decides a refund. Here's what every field means and how each one shapes the outcome.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Apple Refund Automation: How to Automate CONSUMPTION_REQUEST Responses
When a customer requests an Apple refund, you get about 12 hours to respond to a CONSUMPTION_REQUEST. Here's how the flow works, what data to send, and how to automate it.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Every App Store purchase needs an appAccountToken, or your refund defense has nothing to stand on
When a customer requests a refund, Apple sends a CONSUMPTION_REQUEST that never names them. appAccountToken is the UUID linking a purchase to your user. Set it and you can answer with real data; skip it and you're guessing.
Jul 23, 2026 · 5 min read