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What are Apple’s retention messages?

They are developer-configured messages that can appear during an eligible auto-renewable subscription cancellation flow. A message may use text, an image, or a special offer.

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Apple Adds Retention Messages to Subscription Cancellation

Apple lets developers show configurable messages in cancellation. Measure trust alongside saved subscriptions.

Crashtech Editorial November 6, 2026 Product Design

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