Apple Announces New EU App Fees, Giving Developers More Options
The new fees and terms of operation will come into force in October.
TL;DR
- Apple is changing its App Store rules in the European Union.
- Developers can now offer alternative payment systems alongside Apple's.
- Apps can be distributed through third-party app stores or directly from developer websites.
- The Core Technology Fee is being replaced by a 5% commission on digital transactions for apps outside the App Store.
- Other fees, like the initial acquisition fee and store services fee, have been removed.