Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 05:12 p.m.
Apple Simplifies EU App Store Fees, Eases Rules for Alternative App Stores
Key takeaways
- Apple is replacing per-install fees with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store
- The changes aim to make it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces
Apple has announced changes to its European Union (EU) App Store fees and rules for alternative app marketplaces. The tech giant is replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store, making it easier for developers to operate alternative app stores within the EU.
