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IAP is required for virtual goods used within the app. It's fine to ask for a credit card number to purchase physical goods and services. That's why Apple hasn't shut down Uber and Square.


There are plenty of examples of apps that take credit cards for non-physical goods: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19458610/how-do-i-take-a-...


I am guessing you can trust the app with ur credit Card because of AppStore's rigorous entry tests?


What point are you even trying to make? You trust the app for the same reasons you trust a web site you put your credit card number into, or the card reader that the cashier uses at the local business down the street.




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