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They are absurd, because of things like virtual/livestreamed fitness classes. Apple isn't providing the infrstructure or bandwidth for streaming, their role is
by diebeforei485 6y ago
They are absurd, because of things like virtual/livestreamed fitness classes. Apple isn't providing the infrstructure or bandwidth for streaming, their role is the same whether the class is real-world (impossible during covid) or virtual. But they take 30% of revenue if it's virtual.
- megous 6y agoWhy do fitness classes need to have a special app on appstore?
- cma 6y agoApple doesn't allow web notifications for things like fitness class start time but does allow it for apps.
- megous 6y agoI guess that's nice to have, but not necessary at all.
- cma 6y agoThere are other issues, apps can be switched to the background and maintain some level of communication with the server while tabs die out faster in the background. Look up an appointment in another app or tab while the instructor is on a short break and you get disconnected in a way the app/instructor can't tell if was connection issues or just temporary, etc.
- TuringNYC 6y agoI'm not in the space, so apologies if this question is offbase. What happens if Apple takes a 30% cut of the app revenue, but you book the class offline (say, via web). But then you view via your iPad? Another example might be the various learning apps. I purchased a Coursera class via the web, but then I added via my iPad -- does Apple get a revenue from this?
- diebeforei485 6y agoApple still requires apps to offer in-app purchase (taking 30%) for virtual fitness classes, concerts, etc. They can still offer a lower price on their own website, but they can't link to that from the app. Users would have to open a browser, go to their website, sign in, and make a purchase -- too much friction.