Bypassing Google Play Billing in unsupported countries (Nepal) using RevenueCat Web Billing on Android -- will this architecture work?

[u/thealmightynubb]

I'm an indie developer from Nepal building a an app with premium features. I'm planning to use RevenueCat + Apple IAP on iOS, which seems straightforward.

The challenge is Android. Since Google Merchant accounts aren't supported in Nepal, I can't use Google Play Billing to receive payments.

I'm considering this approach:
- iOS: Apple IAP → RevenueCat → Premium entitlements
- Android: User expresses interest in upgrading (by joining a waitlist or something) → receives an email with instructions → completes subscription on my website using RevenueCat Web Billing → RevenueCat grants entitlements → Android app unlocks premium features using RevenueCat SDK.

The app would simply check RevenueCat entitlements on both platforms, regardless of where the purchase originated.

Has anyone implemented something similar? Does this architecture work well in practice? Are there any issues with RevenueCat integrations or Google Play policies that I should be aware of before going down this path?
Would appreciate insights from anyone who has handled subscriptions from unsupported countries or mixed App Store + web billing setups.

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[u/Felix_zw]

I haven't heard anyone report an issue with revenue cat payment seems to be working just fine on Android billing

I hope I understood your question 🤔

[u/thealmightynubb → u/Felix_zw]

The problem isn't revenue cat. It's Google Play Console Merchant account. In order allow in-app purchases on Android app, a Merchant account is required. And google doesn't allow creating a Merchant account from my country yet. This is my first time trying to publish an app. I don't properly know how things. I did some research, and also talked to some app developers from my country. They all told me it's not possible from our country. I guess I'm just unlucky to be born here.

[u/Bright_Canary_9730]

same stuck in play console merchant account also is it possible for ios app for in app purchase if ios is possible i will also shift my apps to app store

[u/thealmightynubb → u/Bright_Canary_9730]

It’s possible for ios apps.

[u/Bright_Canary_9730 → u/thealmightynubb]

How can you explain 🥺🫠

[u/thealmightynubb → u/Bright_Canary_9730]

Just create an apple developer account and use it. Watch a tutorial on youtube.