Apple to Reduce App Store Commission Rate in China to 25%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 13 2026
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Source: aastocks
Apple's Commission Rate Change: Apple has announced a reduction in commission rates for the China App Store, lowering the rate from 30% to 25% for in-app purchases and paid apps starting Sunday, February 15th.
Impact on Developers: This change is expected to benefit developers by reducing their costs associated with app sales and in-app transactions on Apple devices in China.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
