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We have an app, which is "only" part of a complete solution. The solution itself is server-based and can be used also via browser, android or windows phone and with a desktop client for mac or windows.

As you can see, iOS os only one possible client. The customers (B2B) have a volume-contract with us, where let's say 400 users are included.

Apple states, because the customer has to pay for the usage of the solution, we should enable the in-App purchase or sell the app (right now it's for free).

Our customers are huge international companies, the don't want to have their employees have to buy the app or an in app purchase to use their package on the ipad.

What would be the best way to have our app delivered for free in the app store and don't have the users to pay within the app for something their contractor is paying for.

Any solution for that ?

Help is appreciated

MadMaxApp

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The customers (B2B) have a volume-contract with us, where let's say 400 users are included.

If I'm not mistaken, you can sell your app through Apple's B2B store, where you can sell in volume. Your client could buy some number of copies of the app and manage those licenses as they like. That at least makes it easier for individual users. Your corporate customers may not be thrilled to pay extra for an iOS client, but at least you can blame Apple.