Big News for App Owners
If you own a mobile app—or plan to build one—there’s a new development from Apple that’s honestly kind of a big deal.
For years, Apple has taken a 15–30% commission on nearly every dollar spent inside iOS apps. That means if you’ve got subscriptions, in-app purchases, or digital services, a chunk of your revenue was going straight into Apple’s pocket.
But not anymore.
Thanks to a recent court ruling involving Epic Games (yes, the Fortnite people) and Apple, developers are now allowed to include external payment links in their apps. In plain English? You can bypass Apple’s fees, process payments your way, and keep more of what you earn.
And that’s where we come in.
We’re Orange Web Group, a full-service digital agency and trusted app developer in Orange County. We’re already helping our clients adapt to these changes—and profit from them.
What Actually Happened?
In short: Epic Games challenged Apple’s in-app purchase monopoly and the courts agreed—at least partially.
A U.S. District Judge ruled that:
- Apple can’t block developers from adding external payment options
- Developers must be allowed to design and place payment links/buttons freely
- Apple cannot collect commissions on purchases made through those links
- Apple must allow neutral messaging—no scaring users with “Are you sure you want to leave this app?” pop-ups
This means developers and business owners (like you) can offer your own payment methods inside your app—and Apple has to allow it.
💰 Why This Matters for You
Let’s break this down with some real talk.
If you’ve been earning $50,000/month from subscriptions, you might’ve been losing $15,000 of that to Apple. Over a year? That’s $180,000. Gone.
Now, you can:
- Direct users to your own secure checkout page
- Offer lower prices when customers pay direct (and still make more)
- Build stronger customer relationships (without Apple as the middleman)
- Own the data. Own the experience. Own the profit.
How Orange Web Group Can Help
We’ve launched a new service specifically for business owners and founders who want to implement these changes correctly and start keeping more of their revenue.
Our App Profit Optimization Package Includes:
- Payment flow audit
- Integration with Stripe, PayPal, or your gateway of choice
- Custom in-app design + placement of external payment links
- Compliance with Apple’s latest policy
- Ongoing support and maintenance
Orange Web Group is the go-to app developer in Orange County if you’re serious about growth and profit.
A Quick Scenario
If you run a $10/month subscription app with 2,000 users:
- Under Apple’s old model: You keep $14K after fees
- With external links: You could keep $18K to $20K
- Even offering a discount to direct payers increases retention and margins
Who Should Act Now?
- SaaS startups
- Subscription-based apps
- Course creators
- Coaching and wellness brands
- Creators monetizing content
If your app collects any kind of payment, you need to jump on this.
Why Work with a Local Developer?
We’re not just another dev shop. We’re your Orange County neighbors.
With Orange Web Group, you get:
- Local support + quick response times
- Custom app strategy, not just code
- Real partnership and honest advice
- Proven results across OC and LA clients
Ready to Reclaim Your Revenue?
Let’s talk about your app—and how much more it could be earning.
👉 Book Your Free App Strategy Call
🔚 Final Thoughts
Apple loosened the reins. Now it’s your move.
At Orange Web Group, your trusted app developer in Orange County, we’ll help you implement a compliant, revenue-maximizing payment flow without delay.
Let’s do this—before your competitors beat you to it.
