Topic: developer fees
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Google and Epic Settle Landmark App Store Antitrust Case
A landmark antitrust settlement between Google and Epic Games aims to create a more open Android ecosystem, allowing users to access apps from more sources and developers to face reduced costs. The settlement, negotiated after a court ruling against Google, includes provisions for lower Play Stor...
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Google Play's New Fee: $2–4 Per App Install
Google is introducing new fees for Android developers who direct users to download apps outside the Play Store, including substantial per-install charges and commissions on in-app purchases. The proposed fee structure is facing legal scrutiny and opposition from Epic Games, with a court evaluatin...
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Apple Loses Appeal in iOS Payments Contempt Case
A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by imposing restrictive fees and rules on developers using external payment links, marking a significant legal setback for the company. The court found Apple acted in "bad faith" by dismissing compliant alternatives and...
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Tim Sweeney Reveals Fortnite's Future After Apple Win
Epic Games won a major legal victory against Apple, with a U.S. court upholding a ruling that Apple must allow developers to link to external payment methods, ending what Epic's CEO calls arbitrary "junk fees." The court affirmed Apple cannot take its standard commission on these external purchas...
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Google's Epic Deadline: October 29th
The deadline for Google to implement court-ordered changes to its Google Play Store policies has been extended to October 29, 2025, following a joint request approved by the judge. The injunction requires Google to open its app ecosystem, stop mandating its billing system, and allow developers to...
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Microsoft Store Now Lets Developers Publish Apps for Free
Microsoft has removed all fees for developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store, making it free globally with just a personal account. This policy contrasts with competitors like Apple and Google, who still charge annual or one-time fees for their developer programs. The change aims to incre...
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