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> As a result, dating app developers using these entitlements will need to submit a separate app binary for iOS and/or iPadOS that may only be distributed on th

> As a result, dating app developers using these entitlements will need to submit a separate app binary for iOS and/or iPadOS that may only be distributed on the Netherlands storefront. > When using a third-party payment system within your app, your app must include an in-app modal sheet explaining that purchases are made through a source other than Apple. It must be displayed prior to: Any payment flow where the user would make a purchase; Any flow to enter payment information, even if it is not for a specific purchase. > Body: All purchases in the <App Name> app will be managed by the developer “<Developer Name>.” Your stored App Store payment method and related features, such as subscription management and refund requests, will not be available. Only purchases through the App Store are secured by Apple. > Consistent with the ACM’s order, dating apps that are granted an entitlement to link out or use a third-party in-app payment provider will pay Apple a commission on transactions. Apple will charge a 27% commission on the price paid by the user, net of value-added taxes. This is a reduced rate that excludes value related to payment processing and related activities.

Nextgrid 5y ago
27% is still absolutely insane.
- jbverschoor 5y ago
  Why? 27% is charged in many places. Digital and physical.
  - frosted-flakes 5y ago
    Yes, and it's insane.
  - rootsudo 5y ago
    Credit card processing is 3.5-4.5%, dating apps are higher risk so let's say a bit higher, but it literally is 20%. Dating apps subscriptions are no different from in game content as well - it's same dynamics and even gamifying everything.
    - throwntoday 5y ago
      And so Apple should just eat the cost of app store servers and the hardware they developed to run the software? If you don't agree with their fee structure you're welcome to distribute elsewhere.
      - rootsudo 5y ago
        Apple doesn't allow side loading unless you're jail broken. Android does. For now.
        throwntoday 5y ago
        But again they made the device and you knew that limitation existed when you bought it. If people cared they wouldn't buy them.
    - jbverschoor 5y ago
      3.5-4% is more than Apple charges (3%) The 27% is not for payment processing, but for the platform. You'll be paying 30% on almost any platform. It has been like this for ages, and is even higher in different industries.. Any publishing deal, book, music, movies, games.. But look at your average retailer. They want a markup. And their distributor wants a markup.. There's a reason why Elon Musk wants to do the complete vertical for spacex...

Nextgrid 5y ago

27% is still absolutely insane.

jbverschoor 5y ago
Why? 27% is charged in many places. Digital and physical.
- frosted-flakes 5y ago
  Yes, and it's insane.
- rootsudo 5y ago
  Credit card processing is 3.5-4.5%, dating apps are higher risk so let's say a bit higher, but it literally is 20%. Dating apps subscriptions are no different from in game content as well - it's same dynamics and even gamifying everything.
  - throwntoday 5y ago
    And so Apple should just eat the cost of app store servers and the hardware they developed to run the software? If you don't agree with their fee structure you're welcome to distribute elsewhere.
    - rootsudo 5y ago
      Apple doesn't allow side loading unless you're jail broken. Android does. For now.
      - throwntoday 5y ago
        But again they made the device and you knew that limitation existed when you bought it. If people cared they wouldn't buy them.
  - jbverschoor 5y ago
    3.5-4% is more than Apple charges (3%) The 27% is not for payment processing, but for the platform. You'll be paying 30% on almost any platform. It has been like this for ages, and is even higher in different industries.. Any publishing deal, book, music, movies, games.. But look at your average retailer. They want a markup. And their distributor wants a markup.. There's a reason why Elon Musk wants to do the complete vertical for spacex...