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Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
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Apple has proposed that it receive commissions on purchases made outside the App Store in the United States, ranging from 5 percent to 15 percent depending on the type of app. The structure includes a 15 percent rate for standard apps, a 10 percent rate for partner programs and renewals, and a 5 percent rate for Small Business apps, prompting a dispute over the appropriate share of external sales.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Epic v. Apple: Apple proposes commissions on US linked-out purchases of 15% for standard apps, 10% for partner programs and renewals, 5% for Small Business apps (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac)
- The Verge·Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
- Engadget·Apple proposes taking a 5-to-15 percent cut from external App Store payments
- TechCrunch·Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
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