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title: "Apple approves Spotify app update, allowing U.S. users to access subscription prices and external payment links"
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description: "Apple Inc. approved Spotify's update in the App Store in the United States, allowing it to display subscription prices and external payment links. This decision stems from a U.S. court ruling requiring Apple to stop charging commissions on in-app purchases. Users can click the link to go to the Spotify official website to complete the payment, bypassing Apple's 30% \"Apple tax.\" This move will promote price transparency and could lead to Apple losing billions of dollars in commission revenue each year. Spotify stated that this is a victory for consumers and creators, fostering a fair competitive environment"
datetime: "2025-05-02T14:41:25.000Z"
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# Apple approves Spotify app update, allowing U.S. users to access subscription prices and external payment links

Apple Inc. approved Spotify's App Store update (version 9.0.40) in the U.S. on Friday (May 2, 2025), allowing it to directly display subscription pricing information to users and provide external payment links. This decision follows a U.S. court ruling that requires Apple to stop charging commissions on in-app purchases for iPhone.

This move will provide price transparency: the Spotify app can clearly display the specific prices of different subscription plans (such as individual, family, and student packages). Users can click the link to go to the Spotify official website to complete the payment, bypassing Apple's 30% "Apple tax."

Spotify can directly push limited-time promotional offers to U.S. users (previously prohibited by Apple).

This update stems from pressure from the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the U.S. court ruling in the Epic vs. Apple case. The judge previously ruled that Apple cannot restrict developers from directing users to use third-party payment systems.

Users can compare prices between the official website and the App Store (the official website is usually cheaper) and choose their payment channels. Small and medium developers may follow Spotify's lead to reduce reliance on Apple's payment system.

However, for Apple, if more apps shift to external payments, it could lose billions of dollars in commission revenue each year.

Spotify spokesperson Jeanna Moran stated, "This is a victory for consumers, artists, and creators... We can finally freely display prices and payment links, promoting transparency and choice. While there is still work to be done, this is an important milestone for a fair competitive environment."

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