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30.07.2026

Tim Sweeney: App Store fees and restrictions hinder developer access — Tim Sweeney criticizes App Store fees

U.S. technology entrepreneur Tim Sweeney has criticized the App Store's fee structure, questioning the value it provides to developers. In a recent tweet, Sweeney asserted that the bulk of discovery and user acquisition for apps originates outside the App Store. He further accused the platform of blocking competition and imposing barriers between users and developers, while categorizing the resulting charges as 'Services' revenue. Sweeney's comments contribute to ongoing debates over the role of app stores and their fee models in the mobile software ecosystem.

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Sweeney has previously outlined steps for Apple to resolve its regulatory fines in Europe by complying with legal requirements. He has also discussed the gaming sector’s push toward greater social and technical integration across platforms. His latest remarks add to his ongoing focus on platform policy and technology ecosystems.

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