Apple files a proposal in its ongoing Epic Games lawsuit that would allow it to charge commissions on purchases made outside the App Store system, according to reports from the case filings. The proposal sets commission rates for “external” purchases that can range up to 15%, with Epic indicating it would challenge any amount above 0%.
The dispute continues after a prior injunction issue in April 2025, which leaves Apple unable to charge commissions on external purchases while the court process plays out. Multiple appeals have followed, and the court orders Apple to submit a plan describing permissible external commission rates. Apple’s filing is submitted close to the deadline set by the District Court.
Outlets describe the same core submission: Apple proposes a framework for commission rates on outside-App Store transactions, while Epic continues to seek a result that would prevent any such fees. The differences in reporting focus mainly on the specific implications for how quickly Apple could resume charging and how aggressively Epic plans to contest the proposed rates.
