Apple relaxes requirements for introducing 'payment system without App Store' for matching apps
Apple has allowed both external link payments and in-app payments in Dutch matching apps in accordance with orders from the Dutch competition regulator Consumer Markets Authority (ACM).
ACM: Apple changes unfair conditions, allows alternative payments methods in dating apps | ACM.nl
Further updates on StoreKit External Entitlement for dating apps in the Netherlands storefront --Latest News --Apple Developer
https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3bttqj0z&1654894572
ACM has long asked Apple to improve its in-app payment system, which is available on the App Store, saying that using only Apple's own system is an abuse of Apple's dominant position.
In response, Apple allowed the introduction of 'another payment system' and 'payment system via external link' only for Dutch matching apps in February 2022. However, the developer had one choice. In addition, Apple has stated that it will charge a 27% fee for payment of alternatives and impose conditions such as reporting sales to Apple. While down from the 30% fee set by Apple's own payment method, following Apple's terms for just 3% can be a lot of work and has led to developer backlash. Was there.
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Now Apple has changed the terms to allow you to choose between different payment systems and payments via external links. In addition, the evaluation criteria set by payment system service providers are being reviewed. However, the 27% fee will not be reformed and this number will continue to apply. In addition, the App Store Small Business Program, which has reduced the fee to 15%, will also be able to reduce the fee by 3 percentage points.
In August 2021, ACM ordered Apple to pay regular penalties along with a request to improve its payment system. As mentioned above, Apple has repeatedly filed objections while improving some operations, but the amount of penalties paid has risen to 50 million euros (about 7 billion yen). ACM has collected information from matching app providers and independent experts over the past few months and has rated Apple for compliance with the order, so no further penalties will be increased. Explains.
ACM says, 'People and businesses must be protected from misleading online behavior and market power. Powerful businesses have a special responsibility to keep the market fair and open, but Apple has that. We avoided liability and abused our dominant position over matching app providers. We are pleased that Apple has finally made its terms in line with European and Dutch competition rules. '.
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