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Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple will implement a simplified 5% commission fee for digital transactions in alternative app stores across the EU starting October 1, to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act and resolve conflicts with EU regulators.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer Apps, and 6 sources have reported it.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
EU app developers face a new flat 5% fee from Apple for using alternative app stores, opening easier market access but compressing margins. You need to revisit pricing models and go-to-market strategies for iOS outside the Apple Store.
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6 sources · 18 Aug 2026
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