Google to Slash Fee It Takes From App Subscriptions in Half
- Commission will drop to 15% from 30% following scrutiny
- Play Store previously only lowered the fee after one year
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Alphabet Inc.’s Google is slashing the fees it takes from subscription services on its app store following pressure from developers and lawmakers.
Beginning Jan. 1, the Google Play Store will charge third-party subscription apps a 15% commission, the company said Thursday. Previously, subscription apps were charged 30% for the first year, then 15% thereafter. Google also charged 15% for the first $1 million in revenue.