According to an analysis by
All made $48.5 billion in 2018 from its App Store.
"App Store sales growth accelerated strongly during the Covid-19 pandemic," the report said on Friday.
Apple's App Store reported $53.7 billion in sales in Apple's fiscal 2020, which ended in September.
Beginning this year, Apple is charging
If a participating developer surpasses the $1 million threshold, the standard commission rate will apply for the remainder of the year, Apple said.
If a developer's business falls below the $1 million threshold in a future calendar year, they can requalify for the 15 percent commission the year after.
Apple said the new "App Store Small Business Programme" will benefit the vast majority of developers who sell digital goods and services on the store, providing them with a reduced commission on paid apps and in-app purchases.
Apple doesn't disclose how much revenue its App Store makes per year.
The company has paid developers $200 billion since 2008, up $45 billion from the figure that was announced in January 2020.
"If that's equal to 70% of App Store sales, then the App Store grossed around $64 billion last year".
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic that affected Apple's retail operation globally, the company has exceeded its internal financial targets in the past fiscal year.
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