So, That Apple Tax Thing That’s Dead Now… What Was It, Again?

The Apple Tax, a 27-30% cut from app developers' revenue through Apple’s App Store, has been a contentious topic since its introduction in 2018. Despite attempts to repeal it failed for five years until a landmark court ruling in April 2025. This victory allowed Apple to adjust its policies, finally ending the practice that developers had long opposed as anti-competitive and stripping them of significant revenue shares.