Apple reduces App Store commissions in China in move applauded by Tencent, NetEase

scmp - Apple announced a reduction in the App Store commissions it charges developers in China ahead of the annual World Consumer Rights Day, drawing approval from the country’s biggest gaming companies Tencent Holdings and NetEase.The US tech company said it wo…

#techpolicy #mobile #apple #china #antitrust #government #business #ios #apps #regulation

Apple announces detailed rate cuts: 25% standard, 12% small-business

Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China

7 hrs / engadget / Matt Tate

Apple to Cut App Store Developer Fees in China Starting March 15

7 hrs / iphoneincanada / Steve Vegvari

Apple to Cut App Store Developer Fees in China From March 15

11 hrs / macrumors / Tim Hardwick


Inside developers' rooms: Tencent and NetEase applaud cut

Apple reduces App Store commissions in China in move applauded by Tencent, NetEase

13 hrs / scmp


Markets and public react: stocks rise, snark online

Apple (AAPL) Stock Rises as Company Slashes China App Store Commission to 25%

6 hrs / parameter / Trader Edge

Oh, nice of Apple to do this preemptively in a move to head off legal (and political) pressure. A cut down to 20% would have been stronger, but baby steps (and carrots) for regulators, I guess. Sorry devs. Oh wait, this is only in China. Oh, Apple. [con

11 hrs / bsky / @mgsiegler.com


On the ground in Beijing: regulator forces Apple concession

Apple lowers App Store commission to 25% in China following regulator pressure

8 hrs / sherwood / Rani Molla

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

9 hrs / theverge / Jess Weatherbed

Apple takes a bite out of app store fees in China

17 hrs / theregister / Simon Sharwood

Apple's App Store in China gets lower 25% commission to appease regulators

17 hrs / appleinsider


All Other Stories

Apple Cuts App Store Fees in China

51 min / iphoneincanada / Usman Qureshi

Apple Cuts App Store Commission to 25% for Developers in China

2 hrs / iclarified

Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.

2 hrs / bsky / @techcrunch.com / techcrunch.com

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/apple-drops-commission-rates-in-china-25-percent/

2 hrs / bsky / @sarahp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy / sarahp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

Apple Cuts App Store Commission in China to 25%

4 hrs / winbuzzer / Markus Kasanmascheff

Apple's App Store In China Gets Lower 25% Commission To Appease Regulators

4 hrs / slashdot / BeauHD

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss

5 hrs / techcrunch / Sarah Perez

Apple to Cut App Store Developer Fees in China From March 15

8 hrs / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Back to Top / Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:20 am / permalink 20677 / 18 stories in 12 hrs




Related Stories

Apple Faces Renewed Chinese App Store Antitrust Complaint / 4 months

Apple to change iOS App Store policy in Brazil after antitrust settlement / 2 months

Judicial rulings upend Apple’s App Store fee model amid legal firestorm / 3 months

Apple ordered to remove major LGBTQ+ dating apps in China / 4 months

Apple secures WeChat payments deal via Tencent partnership / 4 months

Apple mandates billing switch, slashing Patreon creators’ revenue / 6 wks

Apple Appeals UK App Store Antitrust Ruling / 2 months

NorthFeed Inc.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of the content. Users are encouraged to verify all details independently. We accept no liability for errors, omissions, or any decisions made based on this information.