Apple’s App Store practices have been under worldwide scrutiny recently. Nevertheless, a new U.S. law has validated one significant aspect of Apple’s strategy: its efficient management of subscriptions.

Apple Sets the Standard for Subscription Management

Today, federally and state-specific laws have been introduced targeting unfavorable subscription practices. These new regulations are designed to make canceling a subscription as straightforward as signing up. Apple appears to have already laid the groundwork for these expectations.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed several requirements on all subscriptions, aligning closely with Apple’s existing App Store practices:

• Clear Disclosure: All material facts about the subscription must be disclosed plainly.
• Continued Subscription Disclosure: Customers must be informed that the subscription will continue until canceled.
• Express Informed Consent: Users need to give explicit approval for automatic renewals.
• Easy Cancellation: The cancellation process must be as simple as the sign-up process.

These measures are foundational to Apple’s subscription policies, acting as a safeguard against exploitative practices.

A Pain-Free Cancellation Experience

One of the App Store’s hallmark features is the ease with which users can manage and cancel subscriptions. Whether it's terminating a free trial or a paid plan, the process remains intuitive and straightforward, minimizing user frustration.

The looming question is whether these processes will remain unchanged amid upcoming legal developments, particularly with the pending DOJ case regarding Apple's general business practices. Regardless, Apple’s efficient handling of subscriptions remains an exemplary facet of its application ecosystem.

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9to5Mac originally reported this news.