Apple Inc. announces that starting March 15, the commission rate for the Chinese App Store will be reduced to 25%.

On March 13, according to CCTV News, Apple released an announcement to reduce its commission rates. The details are as follows：

Based on communication with China’s regulatory authorities, Apple will adjust the App Store for China.

Effective March 15, 2026, the commission rates for iOS and iPadOS applicable to the Mainland China App Store will be adjusted.

The standard commission rate for in-app purchases and paid apps on Apple will be reduced from the current 30% to 25%. The commission rates for eligible Apple in-app purchases under the App Store Small Business Program and the Mini Apps Partner Program, as well as the commission rate for auto-renewing subscriptions after the first year that meet the criteria, will be reduced from the current 15% to 12%.

Developers who benefit from the commission rate adjustments starting from March 15 do not need to sign new terms in advance.

We are committed to building iOS and iPadOS into the best app ecosystem and a major business opportunity for Chinese developers. We pledge to maintain fair and transparent terms for all developers and to always provide competitive App Store rates for developers distributing apps in China that are no higher than the overall fee levels in other markets.