Weekly App Store policy and fee notes for indie iOS teams shipping internationally — EU, US, and Asia. Operator intel, not trading signals. Seller: Fortune Insight, LLC. About Storefront Brief ($12/mo)
Brazil CADE required Apple to respond by Monday to Epic's complaint; Epic claims alternative distribution in Brazil takes 9 steps (EU ~6 steps); Apple Brazil pages still list 5% CTC on off-store digital goods. Not a new US rate.
Apple filed a court-ordered proposal in Epic v. Apple for US link-out commissions — 15% standard, 10% for Video/News/Mini Apps and renewals, 5% Small Business Program. That is Apple's ask, not a published US rate.
Sonar ASO launch offer ends 31 Aug — Indie annual at $189/yr vs $19/month on the monthly plan.
Apple changes EU App Store fees on 1 Oct — standard commission on Apple IAP in the EU moves to 26%; Small Business Program stays at 15%.
$12/month. One English note a week on App Store and indie storefront changes. Samples above are free. Not trading signals. Not legal advice.
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