Yes they do. Know those cards you buy at Walgreens they take a percentage (15% or more). After the store takes their percentage. Then there is an activation service and they want some cash too.
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Epic Games Aiming to Recruit 'Coalition of Apple Critics' to Fight App Store Policies
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Let capitalism work? How naive are you? Capitalism does not work on its own.
It never did.
That’s why we have entire states and parliaments to create rules so capitalism does not implode es quickly as if we “let it work”.
You know this is like the 7th article on this topic from Mac Rumors and it's very mixed as far as any consensus as seen in posts. Imagine what the judge will need to settle this.
And apple should just recruit the police/law enforcers like what Trump has done to the BLM protests
I think we are all primed for the next betas to be released. Something discussed without EPIC being involved.
It’s a two way street. Apple needs devs and devs need Apple. I think developers have forgotten that part. They’ve taken advantage of the leverage the App Store offers and now that they’ve actualized the results they wanted, they take it for granted and don’t want to pay commission.
In regards to revenue based pricing, I believe Shopify does the same with its Plus customers. They look at how much revenue and traffic your store brings in and adjust your pricing accordingly. More sales = more resources = higher operating costs. It doesn’t come free because you feel entitled to it.
This isn’t going to fare well for Epic. They’ve dug quite a big hole and are burning a bridge faster than they think. They wanted to make a name for themselves, but I don’t think it will be a good one.
I agree with you. Amazon and others found a way to make it work. However, I am pretty sure that Apple made it a policy that one cannot charge one price on iOS and a different price outside the App Store. They’ve made sure it’s the same price either way, so the iOS convenience ensures their 30% cut.
Is there though? Everyone is forgetting that occasionally Apple forces a new developer license agreement through people’s throat. Apple decides everything, unilaterally. They make and change the rules as they please. After developers and companies have invested lots of money, Apple can change the rules as they see fit. It’s so bad that people are even afraid to speak up now.
They are a bullying, power abusing company and must be stopped. I can’t wait for the EU to intervene and put consumer interests first.
Also, the damn phone is mine. Why can’t I run what I want on it? Apple is deciding for me, and it’s enough.
I like these kind of 'fights'. Two companies baring fangs with each other. Cool. *Grabs popcorn*
Wait, what? If developers were charging fair prices? Ok, games with insane monetisation models aside, iOS apps are much cheaper than other software to the point that it’s already quite hard to make a living. Considering that your average app costs no more than $20 (and that’s really pushing it imo)
As long as the consumer wins. Which is hard to see when both combatants are greedy bastards.
Nah that's forbidden by Apple. Kindle and other apps are allowed because they're "readers". They can only browse internet based contents, but can't do any interaction with remote server or other clients. Games are, of course, not readers.
err? It is the difference in commissions, that is the saving, not the entire commission. Epic take a 12% commission on their store
...and likewise, if your store doesn’t sell the good stuff or it’s expensive, then folks won’t use it.
Do you even know what Apple's rules are?
IF you are using Apple's payment processing you give Apple 30%. But you cannot have a higher price for it. So you can add additional payment options, but the Apple one has to be just as good of a deal. Apple is simply taking advantage of their monopoly to dictate unfair terms.
I would admire Epic's bravery if it weren't a video game company that profits off the addictive nature of their games amongst children. I don't see how they can win this. And if kids can't play this game for a week or so, they'll switch to something else.
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I think any comparison with console gaming platforms would be more apt if Apple, like MS and Sony, would not also turn an almost obscene profit on the hardware (e.g. iPhone, iPad, Mac) itself. Comparing the two ecosystems is comparing apples and oranges and Apple wants to have the cake and eat it, too.
More on the topic: What exactly warrants Apple taking away Epic’s access to developer tools? Don't they also pay for access to these tools separately by paying the price of admission to Apple’s developer program?
More on the topic: What exactly warrants Apple taking away Epic’s access to developer tools? Don't they also pay for access to these tools separately by paying the price of admission to Apple’s developer program?
Soooo since Apple is the only one blocking these apps that means you have a choice to go with companies NOT blocking these apps, which means Apple isn't a monopoly, which means Apple shouldn't lose badly. Just because you want something doesn't mean someone else should be forced to give it to you.
So what if Apple makes more money on hardware, that just means Apple is doing a better job at selling their product. That should have zero bearing on whether or not Apple should be singled out for the same policies and practices that the console companies engage in and have for years. Of course 3rd parties want lower fees, but then Apple/MS/Sony want them to pay more, thats the marketplace at work. There are plenty of options for game makers to publish their products, Apple shouldn't be forced to play by a different set of rules just because they are more profitable on the hardware side.