Apple App Store 30% Commission Calculator
Simulate iOS in-app purchase and paid app revenue after Apple’s standard 30% platform cut.
Parameters & Config
Gross transaction amount billed to your customer
Percentage processing surcharge applied to gross order value
Per-transaction flat fee deducted by the platform
Cost of goods sold or fulfillment expense (Set to 0 for digital/software products)
Net earnings cleared into your bank account after all platform & gateway deductions
Cumulative fee deducted by platform and payment network
Key Metrics & Sub-Totals
3 itemsCalculation Summary & Unit Breakdown
| Metric | Calculated Value | Notes / Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Transaction Charge | $9.99 | - |
| Percentage Processing Fee | $3.00 | 30% |
| Fixed Transaction Surcharge | $0.00 | - |
| Total Deducted Fees | $3.00 | - |
| Product / Service Cost (COGS) | $0.00 | - |
| Net Take-Home Revenue | $6.99 | - |
| Net Profit Margin | 69.97% | - |
| Break-Even Sales Price | $0.00 | Zero loss minimum price |
| Required Charge to Clear $100 Net | $142.86 | Reverse payout target |
Overview & Methodology
Apple assesses a 30% commission on all paid app downloads and digital in-app purchases (IAPs) conducted through StoreKit on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS for developers earning over $1 million annually.
Mathematical Formulation
Apple Cut = Gross Purchase × 0.30. Developer Payout = Gross Purchase × 0.70.Optimization Best Practices
Apply for the Apple Small Business Program if your annual earnings are under $1M to cut this commission in half to 15%.
Auto-renewing subscriptions automatically drop from 30% to 15% after a subscriber completes 1 full continuous year of subscription.
Direct web sign-ups for multi-platform SaaS (Reader apps) are exempt from StoreKit commissions if web checkout is utilized outside the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much does a developer get from a $9.99 iOS app purchase?
Apple deducts $3.00 (30%), paying the developer $6.99 (before any applicable local sales taxes or VAT).
Q.Does Apple take 30% on physical goods (e.g. Uber rides, Amazon orders)?
No. Apple’s 30% fee only applies to digital goods, virtual currencies, and digital service consumables.
Q.How are local sales taxes handled on the App Store?
Apple acts as the merchant of record in most territories, collecting and remitting VAT/sales taxes before calculating the 30% split.