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Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 20, 2026

Apple Changes EU App Store Fees as Commission Welcomes Terms and Epic Criticizes Them

Apple changed its EU App Store fee structure to comply with the Digital Markets Act, lowering fees for some alternative distribution arrangements and adding listed charges. The European Commission welcomed the changes and will monitor implementation from October 1.

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Apple said it simplified the EU App Store pricing structure, reduced the Core Technology Commission to 5%, and will charge lower rates for apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or the web. The European Commission approved the planned terms after working with Apple, while Epic Games argues that the remaining charges are “junk fees” and violate the Digital Markets Act.

Why It Matters

The changes will alter the cost of distributing apps outside Apple's App Store in the EU when the new terms take effect on October 1. The European Commission's approval moves the structure into an implementation phase, but its monitoring has not yet established whether Apple's terms fully comply with the Digital Markets Act, leaving Epic Games' objection unresolved.

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  • MacRumorsDocumentOriginal

    EU Welcomes Apple's App Store Changes, Epic Slams 'Junk Fees'

    Juli Clover

    “Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission. Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before.…”
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