Apple announced this evening that due to regulatory discussions in China, developers will pay lower App Store commission rates starting March 15. Here are the details.

Changes Resulting from 'Discussions with the Chinese Regulator'

In a new post published on the Developer blog, Apple stated that the company will make several changes to the "App Store showcase on the Chinese mainland for iOS and iPadOS."

Starting March 15:

The commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchases and paid app transactions will be 25%. The current rate is 30%. The commission rate for eligible Apple In-App Purchase transactions under the App Store Small Business Program and the Mini App Partnership Program, as well as for automatic renewals of Apple In-App Purchase subscriptions after the first year, will be 12%. The current rate is 15%.

While Apple notes that these changes are a result of "discussions with the Chinese regulator," it does not provide further details. The company also states that developers will not need to sign updated terms to benefit from these commission rate changes starting March 15.

Finally, Apple adds:

We are committed to maintaining fair and transparent terms for all developers and offering competitive App Store rates to developers distributing apps in China that are not higher than the general rates in other markets, ensuring that iOS and iPadOS remain the best app ecosystem and provide great business opportunities for developers in China.

Follow this link to read Apple's full blog post.

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