Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores

Source: techcrunch.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:13 GMT

Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.

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