4 ms·

You can't buy Amazon Prime through the app. What people are referring to is the fact that existing subscriptions are allowed to renew without the 30% cut. Peopl

You can't buy Amazon Prime through the app. What people are referring to is the fact that existing subscriptions are allowed to renew without the 30% cut. People are misframing that as an exception for Amazon even though there are several platforms in the same situation that already benefit from the same policy that Amazon now agrees to.

Wowfunhappy 6y ago
Actually, I'm referring to the fact that Amazon Prime members can rent digital videos without Apple getting a cut. See the Verge article kevingadd posted below.
- dpkonofa 6y ago
  You weren't the person that I responded to so, frankly, I don't care what you're referring to. Additionally, movie rentals are already covered by a prior agreement. The article you mention even says that Canal+ and other video services were already using this which is an option where you can allow purchases tied to an existing subscription payment method if you also allow for those purchases in the iTunes Store and integration into the Apple TV app. There was no special deal for Amazon and trying to present it that way, is, imo, disingenuous. How can it be a special deal for Amazon if it existed prior to Amazon's app changes and other platforms were already making use of it?
adamdusty 6y ago
I figured you were right, so I just signed up for prime.. through the app, and it didn't use the play store payment system, so Google isn't taking a cut. Again, I have no idea what is possible on the Apple version, but I have subscriptions on other apps that go through the play store payment system. I'm not an expert on app store policies for payments, but I don't use any other apps that have subscription payment that don't go through the play store. I have a LastPass subscription which I purchased through their website, specifically because you have to go through the play store if you get it through the app.
- Wowfunhappy 6y ago
  I'm pretty sure on the Play Store, only games are required to use Google's payment method. (Others can optionally choose to of course.) On iOS though, apps need to use Apple's payment system for any digital good. Unless you're an Amazon Prime member renting a video.
  - kuschku 6y ago
    On the play store you even have to use google's payment method for 501(3)(c) donations (but they'll reduce the fee if you're a registered nonprofit)

Wowfunhappy 6y ago

Actually, I'm referring to the fact that Amazon Prime members can rent digital videos without Apple getting a cut. See the Verge article kevingadd posted below.

dpkonofa 6y ago
You weren't the person that I responded to so, frankly, I don't care what you're referring to. Additionally, movie rentals are already covered by a prior agreement. The article you mention even says that Canal+ and other video services were already using this which is an option where you can allow purchases tied to an existing subscription payment method if you also allow for those purchases in the iTunes Store and integration into the Apple TV app. There was no special deal for Amazon and trying to present it that way, is, imo, disingenuous. How can it be a special deal for Amazon if it existed prior to Amazon's app changes and other platforms were already making use of it?

adamdusty 6y ago

I figured you were right, so I just signed up for prime.. through the app, and it didn't use the play store payment system, so Google isn't taking a cut. Again, I have no idea what is possible on the Apple version, but I have subscriptions on other apps that go through the play store payment system. I'm not an expert on app store policies for payments, but I don't use any other apps that have subscription payment that don't go through the play store. I have a LastPass subscription which I purchased through their website, specifically because you have to go through the play store if you get it through the app.

Wowfunhappy 6y ago
I'm pretty sure on the Play Store, only games are required to use Google's payment method. (Others can optionally choose to of course.) On iOS though, apps need to use Apple's payment system for any digital good. Unless you're an Amazon Prime member renting a video.
- kuschku 6y ago
  On the play store you even have to use google's payment method for 501(3)(c) donations (but they'll reduce the fee if you're a registered nonprofit)