The filing in the U.S. District Court of Northern California outlines a tiered system for developers opting to use external payment methods. Standard applications face a 15% fee, while participants in Apple’s small business programs see that rate drop to 5%. Developers enrolled in the Video, News, or Mini Apps partner programs, alongside those managing subscription renewals, are set to pay 10%.
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Apple Proposes 15% Commission on External iOS App Purchases
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Apple’s attempt to delay a court-ordered fee disclosure, forcing the company to reveal its commission structure for external payments. Apple now proposes a 15% cut on purchases made via in-app links, capping a years-long legal standoff with Epic Games over its platform control.
Apple maintains that these fees are necessary to recoup investments in the ecosystem’s tools and security. To bolster its stance, the company pointed to Google Play’s existing fee structure, which charges 20% for standard apps and 15% for special programs—rates previously accepted by Epic Games. This submission follows a failed effort by Apple to pause lower court proceedings while awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on whether its previous 27% fee and restrictive link policies constituted contempt of court.
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