Question 1

How do I integrate PatronKit with SwiftUI since it's UIKit-based?

Accepted Answer

PatronKit's PatronageViewController is a UITableViewController, so you'll need to wrap it in a UIViewControllerRepresentable for SwiftUI, which adds extra boilerplate code and may not be seamless.

Question 2

Does PatronKit support subscriptions or only consumable purchases?

Accepted Answer

PatronKit is designed only for consumable In-App Purchases with time-based identifiers, as per the README. It does not natively support subscriptions, so you'd need to modify the framework for other purchase types.

Question 3

Can I use PatronKit without CloudKit for data storage?

Accepted Answer

No, PatronKit relies on CloudKit for recording purchases and displaying tallies, as stated in the README. If you prefer another backend like Firebase, you'd have to rewrite significant parts of the framework.

Question 4

Is PatronKit compatible with iOS 15 and Swift 5?

Accepted Answer

Since it's written in Swift 2, you'll likely face compilation errors with Swift 5. You may need to update the source code manually, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.

Question 5

PatronKit vs custom In-App Purchase implementation for donations

Accepted Answer

PatronKit saves time with pre-built UI and CloudKit integration, but a custom implementation offers more flexibility in design, purchase types, and backend choices, albeit with higher development effort.

Question 6

How to handle PatronKit UI changes in future updates?

Accepted Answer

The README notes the UI will change soon, so be prepared to adapt your app's presentation layer. You might need to monitor the GitHub repository for breaking changes and update your integration accordingly.

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