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Developing· Apple· Published Aug 14, 2026

Apple Proposes New Plan for App Store External Link Fees

MacRumors reported that Apple has предлож? submitted a court-directed proposal for commissions on U.S. apps that send users to outside purchase pages. The plan would set different rates by app type, including 15 percent for standard apps and 5 percent for small businesses.

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Signal Summary

According to MacRumors, Apple told the court it thinks a fee for link-out purchases is reasonable and argues the rate should be tied to its App Store value. The filing also compares Apple’s proposed structure with Google’s link-out pricing in a separate antitrust case.

Why It Matters

The proposal could shape how much developers owe when they direct customers away from the App Store to complete a purchase. That matters for app makers that rely on web checkout and for users who may see more outside-payment links in apps.

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The source is a MacRumors report based on a court filing, so this is attributed reporting rather than official confirmation of an approved fee structure.

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    Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store

    “Apple today submitted a court-ordered proposal outlining the commission it believes is reasonable to collect from U.S. apps that link to purchase options outside of the App Store .”
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