Apple cuts App Store fees in China to stave off regulators

Apple will reduce its App Store developer fees in China starting March 15, cutting its typical commission on purchases from 30 percent to 25 percent. The decision was made after “discussions with the Chinese regulator,” it said Apple adWhich suggests that the reduction is aimed at avoiding regulatory interference after China considered it Open an official investigation in the iPhone maker’s App Store fees and policies in early February.

The App Store graphic updates will apply to both iOS and iPadOS. The commission rate for small businesses and widget developers will also decrease from 15 percent to 12 percent. This is not the first time that Apple has swayed to China’s willRather, it is the latest example of the company trying to avoid a fight with the country that brings in an estimated… 17% of Apple’s revenue. Apple also made similar changes to its App Store policies to satisfy regulators in European Union.

“We strive for iOS and iPadOS to be the best app ecosystem and a great business opportunity for developers in China,” Apple said in its announcement. “We are committed to terms that remain fair and transparent for all developers, and we always offer competitive prices in the App Store to developers distributing apps in China that are not higher than overall prices in other markets.”