'Setapp' is preparing a third-party app store for iPhone, up to 90% of sales will be returned to developers



Due to the Digital Market Act (DMA) proposed in the European Union (EU), Applemay have to allow third-party app stores for the iPhone as early as 2024. In response, Setapp , which provides subscription services for macOS and iOS, has announced that it will release an App Store alternative app store for iPhone.

Setapp readies alt app store for iPhone, entices devs with up to 90% revenue share - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/15/setapp-readies-alt-app-store-for-iphone-in-eu/



Setapp announces plans to launch an alt app store for EU users | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/15/setapp-announces-plans-to-launch-an-alt-app-store-for-eu-users/

Setapp will launch its own third-party iPhone App Store in Europe next year | iMore
https://www.imore.com/iphone/setapp-will-launch-its-own-third-party-iphone-app-store-in-europe-next-year

Setapp takes aim at App Store with own EU-only iOS store plans
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/08/15/setapp-plans-to-launch-eu-only-alternative-ios-app-store

Setapp is a subscription service that allows you to use more than 240 macOS apps and web apps, including productivity apps, customization apps, lifestyle apps, etc. Setapp recently expanded its app support to iOS.

Such Setapp said on August 15, 2023, 'Exciting news for European iPhone users. Setapp, the ultimate app subscription service for macOS and iOS, will launch an alternative app store. Waitlist Join us and explore before anyone else,' he posted on X, revealing that he is preparing to release a third-party app store to replace the App Store.




Setapp has already accepted applications for participation in the Setapp app store, and developers can apply from the following page. According to Setapp, more than 30 partners, including Ulysses, Taskheat, NotePlan, PDFSearch and Soulver, are ready to offer their apps.

Mac developers welcome | Setapp
https://setapp.com/developers



At the time of writing the article, the App Store, the only app store for the iPhone, collects 30% of the sales of third-party apps as a commission. Even Setapp basically sets the commission to 30% of sales, but when a new customer is acquired, the commission is reduced by 20%, so it is appealing that the minimum commission is 10% of sales. .

Setapp Founder and CEO Oleksandr Kosovan said, 'Since 60% of developers are interested in distributing iOS apps through third-party app stores, Setapp's support for iOS apps will We are pleased to provide a platform for developers to grow their user base and secure new revenue streams.'

The deadline for Apple to comply with the EU's DMA is March 2024, but Apple is expected to dispute the interpretation of the law on the app store, so third-party app stores It's unclear when it will be available.

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