Apple has revised its App Store rules in the US, allowing developers to link to external payment methods. However, Apple will charge a commission of 27% on purchases made through these links, with a reduced 12% commission for small business program developers. This move has drawn criticism from developers, as it essentially nullifies any benefits due to the high commission fees. The decision has sparked outrage and pushback from software developers, who argue that Apple is skirting the intention of a court ruling. The new terms also include the right for Apple to audit developers' financials periodically to ensure they receive their cut.
Apple and Google reducing their app store fees by just 3-4% for external payment methods simply make alternative options non-viable for app developers (@eric_seufert / Mobile Dev Memo) https://t.co/4vNv8v8Hqp 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/qKe6qKEz5Z
App Store Apps May Start Including Payment Links to External Websites https://t.co/Z8t8RFnZJJ
Apple faces backlash over new App Store commission for external payments - https://t.co/yjioZP1kLw - by @AbdulSbeei
The US Supreme Court recently forced Apple to revise its 30% in-app purchase monopoly to allow external links to alternate payment methods. However, they're also charging 27% on all external link revenue. With a decentralized app store, it would be possible to think different. https://t.co/s0Sh1MCEVn https://t.co/49jfvmiHk0
Filing: Apple details new US App Store rules letting devs link to external payments, says apps in its Video Partner and News Partner program are not eligible (@sarahpereztc / TechCrunch) https://t.co/AeBl0CvFgL 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/hyImoFGvPA
Apple is now letting developers link to outside payment options in the United States App Store. https://t.co/uPsNoJt9RJ https://t.co/dqqgxZzyLI
Apple now enables links to external payment systems. But it charges 27% of purchases made through these links, and developers must still offer iOS payments https://t.co/PMQOIhqocw
1/2 Very bad news from the US – Apple allows developers to sell their services outside the AppStore ...BUT still imposes a 27% fee on these transactions! This #AppleTax of 30% or 27% is both unfair and uncompetitive. https://t.co/P9NKfpOnWR
🚨 Apple concedes to let developers link to external payment methods, but will still take a fee. Developers will be allowed to link to alternative payment methods with this not so friendly pop-up. They'll exist alongside regular app purchases. https://t.co/vwOtDkdklC
Apple lets devs use alternate in-app payment options, still takes commissions https://t.co/VtIaDv0j8u
ICYMI: iPhone apps can offer non-Apple payment method in the US https://t.co/xeW4ISyrhK by @ePandu
Apple’s new App Store payment policies are stirring outrage among software developers who say the iPhone maker is skirting the intention of a court ruling https://t.co/Vy2BsSMsHJ https://t.co/Vy2BsSMsHJ
Apple will let developers process purchases outside of its app store but will still charge a commission https://t.co/XbeOUcGrod
Apple revises App Store terms to let apps link to external payment methods https://t.co/2DGGJPfEza
Apple will now allow app developers to link to alternative payment methods — but it will take a cut of up to 27%. (via @AxiosPro) https://t.co/XODEsvM8o8
Apple allows external payment links in the US with some really big caveats https://t.co/5EWliyPuoh
Apple’s decision to charge a 27% fee on all in-app purchases made through external payment platforms faces pushback. https://t.co/MN3mO9bmIc
Apple’s Decision To Charge 27% Commission On External Payments Draws Criticism https://t.co/gHS8j9P8MJ https://t.co/UV3yxak4vq
Apple’s new terms for allowing external payments system in your iOS app - 1. Apple wants 27% cut off the revenue made from sales on your external payment portal 2. They want the right to audit YOUR financials every few weeks to ensure they got their cut This is why the world… https://t.co/lEOiR5byxd
Apple Revises App Store Rules To Let Developers Link To Outside Payment Methods https://t.co/jfbWQZQ8Ir
Apple’s App Store policies now let US developers link to outside payments. Apple is still taking a 27 percent cut though, so there’s essentially no difference for devs by the time they’ve paid payment processing fees elsewhere. What a farce https://t.co/49pOJAiA8q
Apple revises its US App Store rules to let devs link to outside payment methods, but will charge a commission of 27%, or 12% for small business program devs (@chancehmiller / 9to5Mac) https://t.co/PnVJf9oTqv 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/A4UOz7Qo66
U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Non-App Store Purchasing Option, But Apple Will Still Collect Commissions https://t.co/4NCp3LUqMD https://t.co/fINMUf3ky5