Apple and the EU agree on new app store fees and new third-party app store rules

Devs can choose to use the Apple In-App Purchase app, alternative payment processing or linking out to a website where the user can complete their purchase. Apps can also use a combination of these three options. Devs have to choose what combo to use and maintain it for 12 months.

There are some exceptions – for example, apps in the Kids category are forbidden from linking to external sites to reduce the risk of scams targeting children. Similarly, users under 13 cannot be sent out to external sites for the same reason. Finally, for users between the ages 13 and 17, apps can use third-party payment processors and external websites, but they must include a parental gate – this means that a parent or guardian must approve the purchase first. Alright, now here’s the full breakdown of the App Store fees under the new terms: Note that Apple has extended the eligibility rules for companies that want to operate alternative app stores or to distribute apps via the web. These are the rules: - Meet a moderate financial-stability bar as scored by Dun & Bradstreet. - Are publicly traded or owned by a publicly traded company. - Have received venture funding from an established investment firm. - Have completed a financial audit by a licensed accountant. - Are a government entity, educational institution, or nonprofit. Follow the Source link to read about the new EU App Store rules in more detail. You can alsoread this overview. Source