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iOS

Posted by Stephen Hancocks
Stephen Hancocks
9,271 Points

Apple's 30% commission.

My understanding is that Apple take a 30% commission of app sales and in app purchase. That's fine.

But why on the pricing matrix does it appear more?

I want to sell IAP for £1.49 yet I only receive 'proceeds net of commission' of £0.91?

£1.49 less 30% is £1.04. Where is the other £0.13 go?

2 Answers

Cody Coats
Cody Coats
7,469 Points
Cody Coats
Cody Coats
7,469 Points

Couldn't find an answer from apple but this discussion gives a few possible reasons (http://iphonedevsdk.com/forum/business-legal-app-store/62058-30-commission-actually-40.html).

tl;dr different tax rates in countries

Roberto Alicata
Roberto Alicata
Courses Plus Student 39,959 Points

Yes probably it depends of the VAT in countries outside of the US.

Stephen Hancocks
Stephen Hancocks
9,271 Points
Stephen Hancocks
Stephen Hancocks
9,271 Points

They've now updated the commission and it's even worse! £0.87 from a price of £1.49!

I don't understand the VAT issue though. I can see why they would charge their commission on the amount less VAT but that would actually make the over reduction less. I'm VAT registered through another company and pay my own VAT. Will I be able to claim the VAT through Apple?