Apple Faces EU Deadline to Fix App Store or Face Fines

Apple must update its App Store to meet EU rules by June 22—or risk daily fines. Here's what the EU ruling means for iOS developers.
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Apple Faces EU Deadline to Fix App Store or Face Fines
Apple Ordered to Overhaul App Store Again Amid EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown If you're wondering why Apple is changing its App Store in Europe or what the EU Digital Markets Act means for developers , the answer is rooted in new antitrust rules designed to give app developers more freedom. Apple now faces a June 22 deadline to fully comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), or risk heavy financial penalties. After receiving a €500 million fine in April 2025, Apple must revise its App Store policies to eliminate unfair restrictions on developers and open the platform to alternative payment methods—without excessive fees or conditions.                       Image : Google The European Commission released a detailed 67-page ruling confirming that Apple’s current App Store policies still violate Article 5(4) of the DMA. Specifically, Apple limits how developers can inform users about cheaper payment options outside the App Store, undermining transparency and fair comp…