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> "Apple’s position is that it should be permitted to charge fees on in-app purchases made by users of its devices as a means to recoup its investments in the t
by thewebguyd 1mo ago
> "Apple’s position is that it should be permitted to charge fees on in-app purchases made by users of its devices as a means to recoup its investments in the tools, technology, and services that allow it to maintain its App Store and software."
That is such a ridiculous argument. Next they'll want a cut of everything you buy from Amazon using Safari, or any bank transfer you do via your banking app just because you happen to use an Apple device. Give me a break.
Mind you, this is about purchase made using "external links" inside of apps. Not even Apple's IAP infrastructure at all. Apple does zero here, the developer in this instance is offloading to their own payment stack. Apple deserves nothing more than 0% commission here.
- superze 1mo ago0.25% seems fair
- benoau 1mo agoNot really, because it still imposes a compliance burden on every single developer using these payments. That alone is reason enough to abolish these fees IMHO. If Apple wants more money let them charge the developer an extra $50 or $100 on the annual subscription.