After Try And failed To delay the problem, Apple on Thursday submitted its proposal for the commission that it wants to charge for purchases made using external links within apps on its iOS devices.
In a new filing in the US District Court of Northern California, Apple proposed a new commission of 15% for standard apps, with further discounts for developers enrolled in Apple’s special programs.
Under the proposed structure, small business developers will pay a 5% commission on payments, while those in the Video Partner Program, News Partner Program, and Mini Apps Partner Program will pay 10%. Subscription renewals will also be reduced to 10%, the filing states.
The iPhone maker has been involved in a years-long battle with Epic Games over its anti-competitive policies regarding App Store commissions, and has tried to stop responding to court requests for this part of its commission structure.
Apple tries to argue that these lower court proceedings should wait until the Supreme Court decides on other matters related to the case: whether Apple is contradicting the court order when it sets a new commission of 27% on purchases through external links, and the rules placed that limit the way developers can present those links to customers.
Supreme Court on Thursday Reject Apple’s bid To stop further action in the lower court case, force the company to disclose the planned board structure.
Apple’s position is that it should be allowed to charge a fee for in-app purchases made by users of its devices as a way to recoup its investment in tools, technology, and services that allow it to maintain its App Store and software.
The company also compared the disconnection fees to those in Google Play, which charges 20% for disconnections for standard apps, 15% for apps in special programs, and 10% for subscription renewals, noting that Epic Games has agreed to these rates.
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