MacSurfer's Headline News

MacSurfer’s Headline News

Serving the Apple Community Since 1995

Apple Proposes 15% Fee for Off-App Store Purchases

7 articles • Started 3 months ago • Last updated 3 months ago

Apple proposed a new fee structure allowing developers to direct users to off-App Store purchases while taking a commission of 5 to 15 percent, depending on the transaction type. The proposal emerged from ongoing disputes with Epic Games over how much Apple should collect from external purchases. Apple submitted the fee structure to regulators as it navigates legal and regulatory pressures to open its platform while maintaining revenue streams from app transactions.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026