Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement
Apple App Store fees drop in Brazil under new antitrust settlement—see how developers and users benefit.
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Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement
Apple App Store Fees Slashed in Brazil After Antitrust Deal Starting in early 2026, Brazilian iPhone users will see major changes to how they download apps and make purchases—thanks to a landmark antitrust settlement between Apple and Brazil’s competition watchdog. If you’ve wondered whether Apple’s App Store will finally allow third-party payment options or alternative app stores in Brazil, the answer is yes. Under a newly approved agreement, Apple will overhaul its App Store rules in the country, introducing a more flexible—and significantly cheaper—fee structure for developers. Credit: Google Brazil’s Antitrust Breakthrough Sets Global Precedent Brazil’s Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE) announced on December 24, 2025, that it has formally approved a “Term of Commitment to Cease” proposed by Apple, ending a three-year investigation into the tech giant’s App Store practices. The probe, launched in 2022, zeroed in on Apple’s tight control over iOS app distribution and in-…
