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Apple replaces Core Technology Fee with tiered in-app purchase commissions for EU developers starting October 1
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Apple introduced new EU business terms replacing the Core Technology Fee with a Core Technology Commission on in-app purchases, with rates ranging from 5 to 26 percent depending on distribution channel and program participation.
EU developers now face a commission structure that varies by payment method and distribution channel rather than a flat fee, meaning architecture choices around payments and sideloading directly affect per-transaction costs. The 26 percent rate for non-program developers using Apple In-App Purchase is notably higher than the 15 percent most developers will pay, creating a strong incentive to enroll in Apple's partner programs. The structure also rewards apps distributed outside the App Store with a 5 percent flat fee, which could shift distribution strategies for cost-sensitive apps.
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The Core Technology Fee is replaced by a Core Technology Commission applied to in-app purchases, effective October 1.
Commission rates range from 5 percent for apps distributed outside the App Store to 26 percent for non-program developers using Apple In-App Purchase.
Program members using alternative payment tools or link-out purchases pay 10 percent, while non-members using those same paths pay 15 to 20 percent.
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