Can we use paypal or amzon checkout in iPhone Apps distributed using in house distribution?

Question

In case of Enterprise distribution, can we use our own payment integration like paypal or amazon checkout (excluding in-app purchase). And is there any specific criteria we need to meet in order to be able to go for in house distribution?

Answer 1

Technically there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to integrate your own payment methods. And since in-house apps don't have to pass Apples review process, Apple won't mind because they won't notice.

Note however that in-house distribution is only allowed among employees of the company enrolled in the Enterprise Developer Program. While this is of course your business, I can't think of a good reason to charge your employees for services within your companies own app. Just in case you intend to distribute the app in question to persons who are not affiliated with your company you should be aware that, should apple learn about what you're doing, they are likely to shut your account down. Which would immediately switch your app off, too.

Answer 2

Why is there a need to redistribute the app, the cert should simple be renewed, right? I mean the standard program certs expire every year but only a renewal is required, not a redistribution. Why is there a difference?