PPP pricing (per-territory pricing)
Use this skill to create or update localized pricing across territories based on purchasing power parity (PPP) or your own regional pricing strategy.
Prefer the current high-level flows:
asc subscriptions setupandasc iap setupfor parent creation and pricing, followed by version-scoped metadata commandsasc subscriptions pricing ...for subscription pricing changesasc iap pricing summaryandasc iap pricing schedules ...for IAP pricing changes
Preconditions
- Ensure credentials are set (
asc auth loginorASC_*env vars). - Prefer
ASC_APP_IDor pass--appexplicitly. - Decide your base territory (usually
USA) and baseline price. - Use
asc pricing territories list --paginateif you need supported territory IDs.
Subscription PPP workflow
New subscription: bootstrap the parent and price with setup
Use setup to create the group and subscription, upload the App Review
screenshot, materialize the complete equalized price matrix, and set sale
availability. Create the API 4.4.1 group and subscription versions afterward;
the localization flags on setup use deprecated v1 resources and must not be
used for new workflows.
bashasc subscriptions setup \ --app "APP_ID" \ --group-reference-name "Pro" \ --reference-name "Pro Monthly" \ --product-id "com.example.pro.monthly" \ --subscription-period ONE_MONTH \ --review-screenshot "./review.png" \ --price "9.99" \ --price-territory "USA" \ --territories "USA,CAN,GBR" \ --no-verify \ --output json
Capture .groupId and .subscriptionId from the setup JSON, then add
version-scoped metadata. --no-verify is intentional here: without deprecated
v1 localizations, the parent can remain MISSING_METADATA until the v2 steps
finish.
bashasc subscriptions groups versions list --group-id "GROUP_ID" --state PREPARE_FOR_SUBMISSION --paginate --output json # If and only if the list has zero matches: asc subscriptions groups versions create --group-id "GROUP_ID" --output json # For one match, reuse .data[0].id. For more than one, stop and require an explicit GROUP_VERSION_ID. asc subscriptions groups versions localizations list --version-id "GROUP_VERSION_ID" --paginate --output json # If and only if en-US is missing: asc subscriptions groups versions localizations create --version-id "GROUP_VERSION_ID" --locale "en-US" --name "Pro" # Otherwise, if and only if the resolved en-US name differs: asc subscriptions groups versions localizations update --id "GROUP_LOC_ID" --name "Pro" # Otherwise, do nothing. asc subscriptions versions list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --state PREPARE_FOR_SUBMISSION --paginate --output json # If and only if the list has zero matches: asc subscriptions versions create --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --output json # For one match, reuse .data[0].id. For more than one, stop and require an explicit SUBSCRIPTION_VERSION_ID. asc subscriptions versions localizations list --version-id "SUBSCRIPTION_VERSION_ID" --paginate --output json # If and only if en-US is missing: asc subscriptions versions localizations create --version-id "SUBSCRIPTION_VERSION_ID" --locale "en-US" --name "Pro Monthly" --description "Unlock everything" # Otherwise, if and only if the resolved en-US values differ: asc subscriptions versions localizations update --id "SUBSCRIPTION_LOC_ID" --name "Pro Monthly" --description "Unlock everything" # Otherwise, do nothing. asc subscriptions groups versions localizations list --version-id "GROUP_VERSION_ID" --paginate --output table asc subscriptions versions localizations list --version-id "SUBSCRIPTION_VERSION_ID" --paginate --output table asc validate subscriptions --app "APP_ID" --output table
For each version list, reuse its single PREPARE_FOR_SUBMISSION result. Create
only when the result is empty; if more than one result is returned, stop and
require an explicit version ID instead of creating another non-deletable
version. Each localization create/update pair is also conditional: create for
a missing locale, update the resolved localization only when values differ,
and do nothing when it already matches.
Notes:
setupmaterializes Apple's complete equalized price matrix from the selected base price. This split workflow defers final verification until the v2 localizations exist.- Outside this split v2 bootstrap, omit
--no-verifyso setup performs its normal readback verification. - Use
--tieror--price-point-idinstead of--pricewhen your workflow is tier-driven. - If an existing subscription remains
MISSING_METADATAwith the same selected base price, re-run the setup inputs with--repairto atomically rebuild and re-save the matrix.
Inspect current subscription pricing before changes
Use the summary view first when you want a compact current-state snapshot.
bashasc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "USA" asc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "IND" asc subscriptions pricing prices list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --paginate
Use summary for quick before/after spot checks and prices list when you need raw price records.
Preferred bulk PPP update: import a CSV with dry run
For broad PPP rollouts, prefer the subscription pricing import command instead of manually adding territory prices one by one.
Example CSV:
csvterritory,price,start_date,preserved IND,2.99,2026-04-01,false BRA,4.99,2026-04-01,false MEX,4.99,2026-04-01,false DEU,8.99,2026-04-01,false
Dry-run first:
bashasc subscriptions pricing prices import \ --subscription-id "SUB_ID" \ --input "./ppp-prices.csv" \ --dry-run \ --output table
Apply for real:
bashasc subscriptions pricing prices import \ --subscription-id "SUB_ID" \ --input "./ppp-prices.csv" \ --confirm \ --output table
Notes:
--dry-runvalidates rows and resolves price points without creating prices.--continue-on-error=falsegives you a fail-fast mode.- CSV required columns:
territory,price - CSV optional columns:
currency_code,start_date,preserved,preserve_current_price,price_point_id - When
price_point_idis omitted, the CLI resolves the matching price point for the row's territory and price automatically. - Territory inputs in import can be 3-letter IDs, 2-letter codes, or common territory names that map cleanly.
One-off subscription territory changes
For a small number of manual overrides, use the canonical set command.
bashasc subscriptions pricing prices set --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --price "2.99" --territory "IND" asc subscriptions pricing prices set --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --tier 5 --territory "BRA" asc subscriptions pricing prices set --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --price-point "PRICE_POINT_ID" --territory "DEU"
Notes:
- Add
--start-date "YYYY-MM-DD"to schedule a future change. - Add
--preservedwhen you want to preserve the current price relationship. - The command handles both initial pricing and later price changes.
Discover raw price points only when you need them
Use price-point lookup and equalizations when you want to inspect Apple's localized ladder directly or pin exact price point IDs.
bashasc subscriptions pricing price-points list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "USA" --paginate --price "9.99" asc subscriptions pricing price-points equalizations --price-point-id "PRICE_POINT_ID" --paginate asc subscriptions pricing price-points adjusted-equalizations --price-point-id "PRICE_POINT_ID" --upfront-price-point-id "UPFRONT_PRICE_POINT_ID" --plan-type MONTHLY --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --paginate
Use equalizations for Apple's standard localized ladder. Use
adjusted-equalizations when you need the API 4.4.1 subscription-specific
adjustments. For a fresh adjusted-equalizations request, pass both
--upfront-price-point-id and --plan-type; --subscription-id and
--territory are optional filters. Treat --next as an opaque continuation
URL. On a resumed equalizations or adjusted-equalizations request, pass only
--next without the original owner --price-point-id, filters, sparse fields,
includes, or limit; the continuation URL already carries that query state.
--paginate and explicit output flags may still be used.
Verify after apply
Re-run the summary and raw list views after changes.
bashasc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "IND" asc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "BRA" asc subscriptions pricing prices list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --paginate
After the version metadata exists, you may rerun asc subscriptions setup with
verification enabled to recheck the parent, pricing, screenshot, and
availability state.
Subscription availability
The underlying subscription-availability resource is deprecated in App Store Connect API 4.4. Keep this command family only for compatibility when ordinary upfront territory availability still needs it; Apple does not provide a one-for-one replacement for that case. For Monthly with 12-Month Commitment, use asc subscriptions pricing monthly-commitment enable|disable|list instead.
bashasc subscriptions pricing availability edit --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territories "USA,CAN,IND,BRA" asc subscriptions pricing availability view --subscription-id "SUB_ID"
IAP PPP workflow
New IAP: bootstrap the parent and price with setup
Use setup to create the product and initial price schedule. Its localization
flags use the deprecated v1 resource, so add localization through an API 4.4.1
IAP version after setup.
bashasc iap setup \ --app "APP_ID" \ --type NON_CONSUMABLE \ --reference-name "Pro Lifetime" \ --product-id "com.example.pro.lifetime" \ --price "9.99" \ --base-territory "USA" \ --output json
Capture .iapId from the setup JSON, then create the version and metadata:
bashasc iap versions list --iap-id "IAP_ID" --state PREPARE_FOR_SUBMISSION --paginate --output json # If and only if the list has zero matches: asc iap versions create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --output json # For one match, reuse .data[0].id. For more than one, stop and require an explicit IAP_VERSION_ID. asc iap versions localizations list --version-id "IAP_VERSION_ID" --paginate --output json # If and only if en-US is missing: asc iap versions localizations create --version-id "IAP_VERSION_ID" --locale "en-US" --name "Pro Lifetime" --description "Unlock everything forever" # Otherwise, if and only if the resolved en-US values differ: asc iap versions localizations update --localization-id "IAP_LOC_ID" --name "Pro Lifetime" --description "Unlock everything forever" # Otherwise, do nothing.
Reuse the single PREPARE_FOR_SUBMISSION version. Create only when the list is
empty, and stop for an explicit version ID if multiple matches are returned.
Create the localization only when en-US is absent, update its resolved ID only
when values differ, and otherwise do nothing.
Notes:
setupverifies the created IAP and price schedule by default; verify the version localization with its version-scoped list command.- Use
--start-datefor scheduled pricing. - Use
--tieror--price-point-idwhen you want deterministic tier- or ID-based setup.
Inspect current IAP pricing before changes
Use asc iap pricing summary as the main current-state summary for PPP work.
bashasc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "USA" asc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "IND"
This returns the base territory, current price, estimated proceeds, and scheduled changes for the requested territory.
Discover candidate IAP price points
Use price-point lookup when you want to inspect or pin exact price point IDs.
bashasc iap pricing price-points list --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "USA" --paginate --price "9.99" asc iap pricing price-points equalizations --id "PRICE_POINT_ID"
Create or update an IAP price schedule
For manual PPP updates, create a price schedule directly.
bashasc iap pricing schedules create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --base-territory "USA" --price "4.99" --start-date "2026-04-01" asc iap pricing schedules create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --base-territory "USA" --tier 5 --start-date "2026-04-01" asc iap pricing schedules create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --base-territory "USA" --prices "PRICE_POINT_ID:2026-04-01"
Use these when you are intentionally creating or replacing schedule entries. For deeper inspection:
bashasc iap pricing schedules view --iap-id "IAP_ID" asc iap pricing schedules manual-prices --schedule-id "SCHEDULE_ID" --paginate asc iap pricing schedules automatic-prices --schedule-id "SCHEDULE_ID" --paginate
Verify after apply
Use the summary command again after scheduling or applying pricing changes.
bashasc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "USA" asc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "IND"
For future-dated schedules, expect scheduled changes rather than an immediately updated current price.
Common PPP strategy patterns
Base territory first
- Pick one baseline territory, usually
USA. - Set the baseline price there first.
- Derive lower or higher territory targets from that baseline.
Tiered regional pricing
- High-income markets stay close to baseline.
- Mid-income markets get moderate discounts.
- Lower-income markets get stronger PPP adjustments.
Spreadsheet-driven rollout
- Build the target territory list in a CSV.
- Dry-run the import.
- Fix any resolution failures.
- Apply the import.
- Re-run summary checks for the most important territories.
Notes
- Prefer canonical commands in docs and automation:
asc subscriptions pricing ... asc subscriptions pricing ...is the supported subscription pricing family; do not use the removedasc subscriptions prices ...path.- Prefer canonical IAP commands in docs and automation:
asc iap pricing ... asc subscriptions pricing prices import --dry-runis the safest subscription batch PPP path today.asc subscriptions setupandasc iap setupalready provide built-in post-create verification.- There is not yet a single first-class before/after PPP diff command; use the current summary commands before and after apply.
- Price changes may take time to propagate in App Store Connect and storefronts.
