A group of 13 app publishers launched the Coaltion for App Fairness on Thursday to denounce the practices of app stores. Apple in particular has to suffer. The group also includes Flemish publishers, reports The time Thursday evening on his site.
The Coalition for App Fairness says it is committed to freedom of choice and fair competition in the ecosystem of apps. The thirteen members include music apps Spotify and Deezer, dating app Tinder and Epic Games, known from Fortnite. News Media Europe has also joined the coalition. The professional association Vlaamse Nieuwsmedia, which groups DPG Media, Mediafin and Mediahuis, is part of News Media Europe.
Apple has been accused of controlling the products offered through the app store. The options of the app makers are being curtailed, developers are being forced to sell through Apple’s app store and Apple is said to be stealing ideas from competitors, according to the coalition.
Apple creams off 30 percent for most purchases in its App Store, a percentage that, according to the coalition, is far too high.
The practice is even more vexing when it comes to services that compete with Apple’s own.
The coalition proposes ten principles to adjust the practices of app stores. Developers should not be required to exclusively use certain app stores or payment systems. Developers should also have timely access to the same interfaces and technical information as the developers of the app store owner.
The Coalition for App Fairness says it is committed to freedom of choice and fair competition in the ecosystem of apps. The thirteen members include music apps Spotify and Deezer, dating app Tinder and Epic Games, known from Fortnite. News Media Europe has also joined the coalition. The professional association Vlaamse Nieuwsmedia, which groups DPG Media, Mediafin and Mediahuis, is part of News Media Europe. Apple has been accused of checking the products offered through the app store. The options of the app makers are being curtailed, developers are being forced to sell through Apple’s app store and Apple is said to be stealing ideas from competitors, according to the coalition. Apple creams off 30 percent for most purchases in its App Store, a percentage that, according to the coalition, is far too high. The practice is even more vexing when it comes to services that compete with Apple’s own. The coalition proposes ten principles to adjust the practices of app stores. Developers should not be required to exclusively use certain app stores or payment systems. Developers should also have timely access to the same interfaces and technical information as the developers of the app store owner.
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