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Apple Opens Doors to Third-Party App Stores in Brazil
18 Jun
Summary
- Brazil now allows alternative app stores on iOS devices.
- A 5 percent Core Technology Fee applies to apps outside App Store.
- Apple's 'Notarization' review process replaces full App Store review.
Apple has begun allowing third-party app stores for iOS customers in Brazil. This move comes after the company reached an agreement with the Brazilian government's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE).
For developers, a significant aspect of these alternative marketplaces is a reduced fee structure for in-app purchases. A Core Technology Fee of 5 percent will be levied on apps distributed outside of Apple's official App Store. These alternative stores must gain approval from Apple.
Furthermore, apps sold through these third-party channels will be subject to a review process known as Notarization. While less comprehensive than the traditional App Store review, Notarization is designed to identify malware and other security risks.
This initiative in Brazil mirrors Apple's approach in Europe, where similar measures were implemented in response to the Digital Markets Act, indicating a broader trend in the company's strategy for third-party app distribution.
