# App Store

Type: Product

Source: SaaS Intelligence Brief — https://getsaasbrief.com/entity/app-store
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-13**: China Fee Reduction — Apple officially lowers commission to 25% for the Chinese market following regulator pressure.
- **2025-11-15**: SAMR Inquiry — Chinese regulators initiate a formal review of App Store pricing and developer terms.
- **2024-03-07**: EU DMA Compliance — Apple implements 17% fee structure in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Apple Reduces China App Store Commissions to 25% Following Regulatory Pressure
2026-03-13 08:41:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Apple has officially lowered its App Store commission rate in China from 30% to 25% following sustained pressure from local regulators. This move marks a significant concession in one of Apple’s most critical services markets and reflects a broader global trend of dismantling the traditional 'Apple Tax.'
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/apple-china-app-store-fee-cut-2026

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