# Apple-Epic Games App Store litigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apple-epic-games-app-store-litigation
> Updated: 2026-08-16T07:10:51.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

In a new development in the legal dispute with Epic Games regarding App Store antitrust practices, Apple has requested that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California order a settlement conference. Apple suggested this conference could be supervised by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero to reach a resolution and avoid prolonged litigation.

As part of this filing, Apple reiterated its proposed tiered commission structure for digital purchases made via external links in iOS apps. This structure includes a 15% commission for standard apps, a 10% rate for specific programs such as News, Video, and Mini Apps partners as well as subscription renewals, and a 5% fee for developers in the Small Business Program earning less than $1 million annually. Apple maintains these rates are necessary to recover costs for its intellectual property, tools, and services.

Epic Games has responded to the request for a settlement conference, stating that while it remains willing to engage in direct discussions that promote competition, it does not believe a court-mandated conference would be productive at this time. The final decision on whether to proceed with these settlement talks rests with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.

## Claims

- Apple proposed a 15% commission for standard applications on purchases made through external links. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple has requested that the court order a settlement conference. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple proposed a 10% commission for video, news, and mini-app partner programs. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple proposed a 5% commission for developers in its Small Business Program. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Epic Games believes court-mandated settlement talks would not meaningfully advance the prospects of a resolution at this stage. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Apple proposes settlement and new commission rates in Epic Games dispute

Apple has proposed a new commission structure for external App Store payments and requested a court-ordered settlement conference in its legal battle with Epic Games.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-proposes-commission-rates-for-external-app-store-purchases

### 2026-08-13: Apple proposes tiered fees for external App Store purchases

Apple has proposed a new commission structure for external purchases in iOS apps, ranging from 5% to 15%, as part of its ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games over App Store fees.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-proposes-new-fee-structure-for-app-store-external-links

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