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Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU

Published

18 August 2026

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regulatory

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Consumer

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Apple will impose a 5% commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside its App Store in the EU, simplifying previous fees to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act and resolve disputes with the European Commission.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 6 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

EU app developers face a clearer cost structure for alternative store distribution starting October. You should evaluate pricing models now to maintain margin and competitiveness.

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6 sources · 18 Aug 2026

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