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Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple proposes charging developers a fee of up to 15 percent for linking users to payment methods outside the App Store, potentially impacting app monetization and user acquisition strategies.
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You face new costs every time you link outside Apple’s App Store payments, tilting app business models more towards Apple's ecosystem. This change means rethinking your pricing or payment integration fast to avoid surprises.
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1 source · 14 Aug 2026
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