Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 04:48 p.m.
Apple Revises EU App Store Rules, Introduces New Commission Fees
Key takeaways
- Apple is revising its App Store rules for the EU
- A new Core Technology Commission fee of 5% will be introduced
- In-app purchases will incur a commission rate of 26%
Apple has announced changes to its App Store rules in the European Union, aiming to resolve disputes with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution methods. Starting October 1st, all developers will be moved to a unified set of business terms, and digital transactions for apps distributed outside the App Store will incur a Core Technology Commission fee of 5%. For apps using Apple's in-app purchase system, a commission rate of 26% will apply, while an alternate payment method will attract a 20% fee.
