Macrumors iconMacrumorsAug 18, 2026 ~1 min source read

Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees to Settle Digital Markets Act Dispute

Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Commission rates are changing for ‌App Store‌ apps, alternative payments, and apps distributed through alternative app marketplaces or the web.

Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees to Settle Digital Markets Act Dispute
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Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

Commission rates are changing for ‌App Store‌ apps, alternative payments, and apps distributed through alternative app marketplaces or the web.

Apple will charge a 26% fee for apps distributed through the ‌App Store‌ that use in-app purchase.

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Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Commission rates are changing for ‌App Store‌ apps, alternative payments, and apps distributed through alternative app marketplaces or the web. Apple will charge a 26% fee for apps distributed through the ‌App Store‌ that use in-app purchase.

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  • The fee will be 15% for Small Business Program, Mini Apps Partner Program, and Video Partner Program participants.
  • It will also be 15% for auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year.
  • Apps in the ‌App Store‌ that use in-app alternative payment processing will pay 20%.

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Apps that link to a website purchase option will pay 15%.

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