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If you make $10M in sales, Apple's cut is $6.2M annually

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Re: If you make $10M in sales, Apple's cut is $6.2M annually

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Post by kj99 »

leereeves wrote: post #59
kj99 wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It’s absolutely misleading to the point of bordering on a lie. There are an arbitrary number of ways to reach $10M in sales and only one of them gives Apple a cut of $6.2M. Every other possible way gives Apple a lot less. Not qualifying it makes it seem like this is the rule not the exception.

> only one of them gives Apple a cut of $6.2M. Every other possible way gives Apple a lot less. I'll assume good faith and assume that's not a lie, just a misunderstanding. The correct understanding is that the $.50 is a flat fee per install, and Apple's share increases as the price decreases. If you sell the app for $.55, Apple gets all ten mil. If you sell the app for less, you owe Apple even more than users paid.…

> The headline is true for the 99% of apps that cost a dollar or less. If they succeed and make ten mil, Apple takes at least 62%.

I'm not going to assume good faith.

As written, the statement: "If you make $10M in sales, Apple's cut is $6.2M annually" is false, and I think you know it.

Re: If you make $10M in sales, Apple's cut is $6.2M annually

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Post by leereeves »

kj99 wrote: post #61
leereeves wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> only one of them gives Apple a cut of $6.2M. Every other possible way gives Apple a lot less. I'll assume good faith and assume that's not a lie, just a misunderstanding. The correct understanding is that the $.50 is a flat fee per install, and Apple's share increases as the price decreases. If you sell the app for $.55, Apple gets all ten mil. If you sell the app for less, you owe Apple even more than users paid.…

> The headline is true for the 99% of apps that cost a dollar or less. If they succeed and make ten mil, Apple takes at least 62%. I'm not going to assume good faith. As written, the statement: "If you make $10M in sales, Apple's cut is $6.2M annually" is false, and I think you know it.

If you'd like to explain why you think that statement is false, with actual details and numbers, I'll consider it. As far as I can tell, it is true, and you've provided no evidence for your claim.

Re: If you make $10M in sales, Apple's cut is $6.2M annually

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Post by itsnotafight »

goenning wrote: post #60
itsnotafight wrote: post #37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What processor?

Paddle

Is it some custom pricing plan? I only saw the IAP program with those fees but it’s still a waitlist. Very interested to find a 10% all-in fee on $1-$10 transactions for arbitrary credit card purchases.
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