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Apple Slashes App Store Fees in China, Boosts Savings

3/14/2026

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Apple will cut App Store commissions in mainland China from 30% to 25% for paid apps and in-app purchases, effective March 15, 2026.
Small business and mini-app partners will pay 12% instead of 15%, after talks with regulators.
The change is expected to save developers over 6 billion yuan ($873 million) annually and boost consumer choices.
Analysts caution that greater regulatory scrutiny could follow, including possible revenue collection in China.

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Story summary

Apple will cut App Store commissions in mainland China from 30% to 25% for paid apps and in-app purchases, effective March 15, 2026.
Small business and mini-app partners will pay 12% instead of 15%, after talks with regulators.
The change is expected to save developers over 6 billion yuan ($873 million) annually and boost consumer choices.
Analysts caution that greater regulatory scrutiny could follow, including possible revenue collection in China.