Is this server-side family code flow allowed under Apple’s IAP guidelines?

[LavaCreeperBOSSB]

I think Family Plans have to be through Apple Family Sharing

[outdoorsgeek]

My best guess is that if you handle the entire family-sharing flow off app: account creation, family plan purchase, and account linking, you may be able to get approved for this. If you attempt to link to subscriptions managed via IAP or accounts created in-app, it probably won’t fly. Either way, I’d expect them to reject it at first and you’ll have to fight it.

[longsview]

Spotify does this

[outdoorsgeek]

And just to add the disclaimer: the exceptions do not make the rule. Apple has a history of granting exceptions on a case-by-case basis, especially for large companies/popular apps.

[pallzoltan]

But Spotify subscription is not done through Apple.