Apple recently introduced a new Small Business Program that will reduce the App Store commission rate to 15% for developers earning up to $ 1 million per calendar year in net revenue from app sales and purchases in-app. For developers above the $ 1 million level, Apple’s standard 30% commission rate still applies.
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Earlier in the week, Apple began emailing eligible developers about their inclusion in the program, noting that the commission rate would be 15% lower. going into effect before January 1, 2021. And as it turns out, Apple is not waiting long to turn the tide. , as some developers are already starting to see the 15% rate applied in their employment.
Some of the developers who are already seeing the reduced level include David Hodge, maker of the third – party Tesla vehicle app Nikola for the iPhone, and Jacob Gorban, developer of the image editing app ImageFramer for the Mac.
Apple announced the Small Business Program last month, amid further scrutiny of its App Store usage, including a lawsuit against trust from maker Fortnite Epic Games, which is misrepresented. valid for the reduced commission because it exceeds the $ 1 million earnings rate. Apple said the app will benefit the “majority” of App Store developers.
There is a Small Business Program page on Apple ‘s website where developers can start the registration process and learn more details.