"Apple has announced the changes it's making to the iOS App Store in Japan in order to comply with recent legislation in the country. It will allow third-party app stores and payment processing options, though is introducing new commission fees for those transactions. Developers in Japan will now be able to distribute apps on alternative app stores, much like in the EU, with AltStore PAL already expecting to launch in the country before the year's end. As in Europe, Apple will collect a 5 percent commission for in-app purchases made in third-party stores."
"App Store apps will also now be permitted to use alternative payment options alongside Apple's, or link out to websites where users can make purchases. Apple will still charge up to 21 percent per transaction for in-app purchases, with a 15 percent commission for digital goods bought through a website linked from the app. Apple will include warnings to users when using third-party stores or alternative payment options."
Apple will allow developers in Japan to distribute apps via alternative app stores and offer alternative payment processing options. The company will collect a 5 percent commission for in-app purchases made in third-party stores. App Store apps may use alternative payment options or link to external websites for purchases, with Apple charging up to 21 percent per transaction for in-app purchases and 15 percent for digital goods bought through linked websites. Apple will display warnings when users engage with third-party stores or alternative payment methods. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney cited the warnings and commission structure when stating that Fortnite will not return to iOS in Japan yet.
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