Apple has announced a simplified commission structure and relaxed rules for the App Store within the European Union, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes with European regulators over the Digital Markets Act. Under the updated terms, the controversial Core Technology Fee per install is replaced by a flat 5% commission on digital goods distributed via alternative app marketplaces or the web.
Furthermore, standard in-app purchase fees are reduced to 26%, while requirements for launching competing app stores have been made significantly more accessible by broadening the ways developers can prove financial stability.
This revision marks a major shift from Apple’s previous complex fee models, potentially smoothing its relationship with the EU while reshaping the mobile app ecosystem in the region.
- Replaces per-install fee with a flat 5% commission for third-party distribution
- Lowers standard in-app purchase fees to 26%
- Eases financial requirements for alternative app store developers
- Implements stricter parental controls for purchases made by minors
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