Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off

Key Points:

• Apple has submitted its proposed fee structure for purchases made outside the App Store’s in-app purchase (IAP) system, following the Supreme Court's denial to pause ongoing lower-court proceedings.
• The proposed fees include a 15% commission for standard apps, 10% for programs like the Video Partner Program and subscription renewals, and 5% for Small Business Program apps.
• Apple argues these rates will allow many U.S. developers to profitably link out from the App Store, creating competitive pressure on IAP while allowing Apple to recover some compensation for its services and technologies.
• Apple compared its proposed fees to competitors like Google Play, which charges higher linked-out rates, and emphasized it submitted the proposal to comply with court instructions despite seeking a pause in the proceedings.
• Epic Games will have the opportunity to respond to Apple’s proposal, while Apple is expected to file its Supreme Court brief by September 14; Epic reacted publicly to Apple's submission on social media.