Apple App Store 🛒 Marketplace Paid
Distribution and billing for iOS apps; Apple keeps 30% (15% for small businesses and year-two subscriptions).
- Web rank
- #10
- This week
- –
- 30 days
- –
- Fee / share
- Apple keeps 30%, or 15% under the Small Business Program and on subscriptions after year one
- Payout schedule
- Monthly, ~33 days after month end
- Paid via
- Bank transfer
- Pricing
- Paid from $8/mo
- Type
- Launch, deal & app marketplaces
Methods Apple App Store pays for
Niches accepted
Accepts 1 restricted niche that most networks refuse.
About Apple App Store
The App Store distributes iOS apps and handles in-app purchases and subscriptions, paying developers monthly after taking 30% (15% for those under $1 million a year and on subscription renewals after the first year). Users on iOS spend more than on any other platform; the terms and the review process are Apple's.
Pros
- Highest-spending mobile users and global billing in one integration
- Search and featuring bring users
Cons
- 30% cut, review process and policy risk
- $99/year developer account
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