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Apple vs Epic Special: 27% fee, new guidelines & creative solutions with workarounds

Jan 18, 2024
In this emergency episode, Matej, Felix, and Jakub discuss the recent Apple versus Epic legal battle and the implications for app developers. They explore Apple's new guidelines allowing in-app purchases to include links to external websites but with a 27% commission fee. The hosts delve into the challenges and potential workarounds for developers, including the scare screen and user experience issues. They also discuss the impact of the DMA regulation and the possibility of alternative app stores. The episode concludes with a call for creativity and innovative solutions in navigating Apple's policies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple now allows apps to include links to developers' websites for alternative methods of purchasing digital goods, but charges a 27% commission for these external links.
  • Developers can potentially avoid the 27% commission by directing users to their web stores through non-clickable links or mentioning discounts within their apps, but careful planning and optimization are necessary for success.

Deep dives

Apple's New Commission: Charging 27% for External Links

In a recent emergency episode, the hosts discuss Apple's new guidelines for in-app purchases and external links. Apple now allows apps to include links to developers' websites for alternative methods of purchasing digital goods. However, the catch is that Apple will charge a 27% commission for these external links. This commission makes it financially challenging for developers to bypass Apple's in-app purchase system. The hosts speculate that legal battles and ongoing disputes between Apple and developers will continue, with the commission potentially decreasing in the future. Despite the obstacles, the hosts highlight the importance of creativity in finding solutions to save costs and potentially link users to web stores without incurring the commission.

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