Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store

Apple proposed a new fee structure that would let it collect commissions on digital purchases completed through external links, even when developers avoid Apple’s in-app payment system. Epic argues the request goes beyond the court’s guidance, after a judge previously barred Apple from charging fees on external purchases due to noncompliance with a 2021 injunction.

The dispute shows Apple trying to preserve App Store economics as courts force it to open more payment options. The outcome could shape how much control platform owners retain over off-platform transactions and influence similar regulatory battles worldwide.