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Apple Proposes Up to 15% Commission on External Link Purchases
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Apple has proposed charging U.S. developers up to 15% when users make purchases through external links, with reduced rates for smaller developers and certain programs.
This proposal directly affects any developer who routes purchases through external links, adding a potential 15% cost to those transactions. The court's decision could set a precedent for how app store commissions are applied to off-platform purchases, and a zero-fee outcome remains possible.
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Apple proposes up to 15% fee for external link purchases, with 10% and 5% rates for certain programs and smaller developers.
The proposal follows a contempt ruling that temporarily barred Apple from collecting link-out fees.
A federal judge will decide the reasonable commission, and Apple argues zero would not reflect the value it provides.
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