Apple Seeks Court Approval to Charge 15% Commission on External iOS App Purchases

Apple has filed a request with a federal judge to allow it to collect commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links embedded in iOS applications. The company’s proposal would extend its existing 15% fee—currently applied to in‑app purchases—to transactions that occur outside the official App Store. The move follows Apple’s long‑standing practice of taking a cut of sales made within its ecosystem, but would broaden the scope of its revenue model to include external links that redirect users to third‑party sites or services. The outcome of the court case could determine whether developers can continue to offer alternative purchasing options without incurring additional fees from Apple.