Confused by app store and webshop fees? Try our commission calculator
Mobile gaming developer platform has released a commission calculator designed to help game developers understand the increasingly complex fee structures of major app stores. The tool, built with Claude AI, provides estimates of what Apple and Google deduct from in-app purchases (IAPs) across different scenarios.
The calculator draws from official documentation provided by both tech giants and accounts for numerous variables affecting final payouts. Key factors include which app store is used, the developer’s geographic location, whether payments are processed through the store or alternative methods, and enrollment in specialized developer programs offered by Apple and Google. The tool also calculates additional fees taken by webshops and third-party payment providers involved in transactions.
The growing complexity stems from Apple and Google’s numerous developer programs, regional fee variations, and options for processing payments outside official storefronts. This has created significant confusion in the mobile gaming industry about actual revenue shares and net earnings from in-app purchases.
The calculator is positioned as an estimation guide rather than a definitive tool, with developers advised to verify results against their specific circumstances. The article notes that working with alternative payment providers, alternative app stores, and joining Apple and Google’s specialized developer programs can significantly affect actual commission rates and final payouts.