Apple has entered a new era in App Store commissions

Apple has updated its compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by reviewing its fee structure for app developers. In this context, the App Store began to provide more flexibility to developers who want to promote their applications through external channels. However, Spotify and Epic Games continue to object.

Apple will give freedom to non-App Store links

The tech giant is still under investigation by the European Commission for non-compliance with digital regulations. DMA aims to reduce the market power of large technology companies and ensure fair competition.

Apple will not charge various fees to developers within the scope of the new changes. Moreover iOS users will have more freedom over how and where they can promote non-App Store offerings.

Apple took an important step regarding commissions and divided the fees into two. There will be an initial Initial Ownership Fee of 5 percent and an ongoing Store Services Fee of 10 percent or 5 percent depending on the developer’s program enrollment.

This dual fee structure will replace the reduced commissions Apple previously charged for linked purchases. The technology giant stated that it will receive a smaller share from people using an application compared to new customers.

The changes come at a time when Apple is under investigation by the European Commission came. Revisions may help address complaints. Accordingly, it will be decided whether Apple complies with the Digital Markets Act.