I use In App Payment to sell ingame consumables. After successfull payment I forward the payment receipt to my backend, which validates the receipt with the iTunes payment b
@Jan P's answer is correct. If you're looking for a quick YES/NO answer, the specific answer from the FAQ is;
You should use the sandbox while your application is in review.
(15) What url should I use to verify my receipt ? Use the sandbox URL https://sandbox.itunes.apple.com/verifyReceipt while testing your application in the sandbox and while your application is in review.