Apple has unveiled a revised App Store fee structure for the European Union in an attempt to resolve its long-running dispute with the European Commission, but the move has been branded "junk fees" by Epic Games, while a consumer group remains cautious. The announcement, made on 18 August, is intended to simplify the previous terms that emerged after Apple was fined €500 million for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), though critics argue it still fails to properly open up competition on iPhones.

Under the new terms, apps using Apple's In-App Purchase system face a 26 percent commission, dropping to 15 percent for qualifying developers and subscriptions past their first year, while alternative payment processing carries a 20 percent rate (10 percent for qualifying developers). Apps linking out to the web for purchases face 15 percent, or 10 percent for qualifying developers, and those distributed via alternative marketplaces pay a 5 percent "Core Technology Commission". Epic Games said the plan does nothing to comply with DMA requirements for free link-outs and effective use of rival stores, while the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) said improvements looked promising "on paper" but questioned whether developers and consumers would actually benefit once fees were passed on and full user flows examined.