Overview
- MacPaw said it will close Setapp’s iOS marketplace in the EU next month, citing Apple’s still‑evolving, complex business terms that do not fit its subscription model.
- Apple accused the European Commission of “political delay tactics,” saying regulators have not responded to an October compliance plan that included a 5% revenue‑share option.
- Reports say the Commission is preparing to argue Apple failed to fix key terms and may link Setapp’s exit to Apple’s conditions.
- Under the DMA regime Apple currently charges a €0.50 Core Technology Fee per install after the first million in Europe, while seeking approval to switch some developers to a percentage‑based commission.
- Apple denies that its rules drove Setapp away and says consumer demand for alternative iOS stores remains limited, even as Epic Games Store and AltStore continue operating.