two & a half gamers

Apple vs Epic Special: 27% fee, new guidelines & creative solutions with workarounds


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This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.

Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remiar,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠
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Check: https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-moves-to-quash-us-web-shop-uprising-with-scare-screens-and-a-27-cut-of-all-iaps/

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Summary
In this emergency episode, Matej, Felix, and Jakub discuss the recent Apple versus Epic legal battle and the implications for app developers. They explore Apple's new guidelines allowing in-app purchases to include links to external websites but with a 27% commission fee. The hosts delve into the challenges and potential workarounds for developers, including the scare screen and user experience issues. They also discuss the impact of the DMA regulation and the possibility of alternative app stores. The episode concludes with a call for creativity and innovative solutions in navigating Apple's policies.
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Agenda
00:00Introduction and Background

00:38Apple's New Guidelines

02:31The Twist: 27% Commission

03:14Exploring Different Perspectives

05:11The Impact of the DMA Regulation

06:10Creative Solutions and Workarounds

07:21The Scare Screen and User Experience

08:26Additional Requirements and Challenges

09:36The Potential for Discounts and Savings

10:47The Financial Motivation for Apple

12:58The App Store's Revenue Impact

16:18The Future of App Store Policies

18:51Final Thoughts and Call for Creativity

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Matej Lancaric
User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant
⁠https://lancaric.me
Felix Braberg
Ad monetization consultant
⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com
Jakub Remiar
Game design consultant
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar
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Takeaways
Apple's new guidelines allow in-app purchases to include links to external websites, but with a 27% commission fee.

Developers are exploring creative solutions and workarounds to minimize the impact of the commission fee.

The scare screen and user experience issues pose challenges for developers in implementing external links.

The future of app store policies remains uncertain, with the potential for alternative app stores and regulatory changes.

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