Apple finds itself entangled in yet another legal battle concerning its app store payment rules. Recently, a group of app developers filed a class-action lawsuit against the tech giant, alleging that Apple has been disregarding a court order related to how payments are processed within apps. The lawsuit, initiated on May 2, 2025, claims that Apple has been preventing developers from offering users payment alternatives outside of the App Store, using coercive tactics to maintain its commission fees.
What the Fight is About
Hagens Berman has taken the lead in this class-action lawsuit, with Pure Sweat Basketball, Inc. serving as the primary plaintiff. The lawsuit asserts that Apple's actions have had a detrimental impact on developers, potentially causing them to pay unnecessary commission fees to Apple due to restrictions on directing users to their own payment platforms.
This legal skirmish revolves around a court order issued in 2021 aimed at rectifying these practices. Notably, this court order is the same one referenced in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple dispute. In a recent development, a judge ruled that Apple had failed to comply with the court order and mandated immediate adherence.
Epic Games is currently winning in its battle against Apple's App Store fees. | Image credit — Epic Games
