If I write an app for the app store and sell it for $10, apple gets $3. If I sell it for $5, apple gets $1.5. If I sell a subscription for $10/month they get $3 a month. Apple's work is the same for all of these. Their monopolistic position is how they can demand a pretty exorbitant 30% cut. Walmart, Costco, et al wish they had a 30% profit on everything the sold.
For the record I don't even really like Spotify that much, I don't use the app nor am I subscribed. I do like my iphone but Apple is in the wrong here.
For the record I don't even really like Spotify that much, I don't use the app nor am I subscribed. I do like my iphone but Apple is in the wrong here.