Apple announced tonight that developers will pay lower commission rates to the App Store starting March 15 due to regulatory discussions in China. Here are the details.
The changes are the result of “discussions with the Chinese regulator”.
As Apple explained in a new post on its Developer blog, the company is “making a few changes to its mainland China storefront. App Store on iOS and iPadOS”.
Starting March 15:
Standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will have a commission rate of 25%. Currently, this rate is 30%. The commission rate will be 12% for qualifying Apple In-App Purchase transactions under the App Store Small Business Program and Mini Apps Partner Program and for automatic renewal of Apple In-App Purchase subscriptions after the first year. Currently, this rate is 15%.
Apple says the changes are the result of “discussions with the Chinese regulator,” but doesn’t go into much detail beyond that. The company also says that developers are not required to sign the updated terms until March 15 “to take advantage of commission rate changes from that date.”
Finally, Apple adds:
We strive to make iOS and iPadOS the best app ecosystem and a great business opportunity for developers in China. We are committed to terms that are fair and transparent for all developers, and we always offer competitive App Store rates to developers who distribute apps in China, no higher than the general rates in other markets.
To read Apple’s full blog post, follow this link.
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