What is apple-refund-assistant?
This service is built on Laravel / Filament multi-tenant architecture, effectively helping developers prevent fraudulent refunds by instantly processing Apple's CONSUMPTION_REQUEST notifications and asynchronously returning consumption data.
Problem
Users previously had to manually process and track Apple refund requests, which is time-consuming and error-prone. Manually process and track Apple refund requests leads to inefficient handling of fraudulent refunds and delays in resolving disputes.
Solution
A SaaS tool that automates Apple refund request management, enabling users to track refund status in real-time, prevent fraudulent claims via instant processing of Apple's CONSUMPTION_REQUEST notifications, and asynchronously update consumption data. Example: Automatically flagging suspicious refund patterns.
Customers
App developers and Apple platform-based business owners (e.g., subscription apps, in-app purchase services) who need to manage refunds at scale and reduce financial losses.
Unique Features
Multi-tenant architecture for scalable user management; real-time integration with Apple's refund system; automated fraud detection via asynchronous data processing.
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024; specific metrics like revenue or user count not publicly disclosed, but positioned as a niche solution in the $72.3B Apple App Store ecosystem.
Market Size
The global mobile app market, including Apple’s ecosystem, generated $72.3 billion in consumer spend on the App Store in 2020, driving demand for refund management solutions.
