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Apple App Store vs Steam
Apple App Store and Steam are both game and app stores. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $700–$850 on Apple App Store and $700 on Steam, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $700–$850 on Apple App Store and $700 on Steam, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Apple App Store has the lower minimum payout ($0.02 vs $100).
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Steam is the older platform — founded in 2003, 5 years before Apple App Store (2008).
Which should you choose?
Choose Apple App Store if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to cash out small amounts.
Choose Steam if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2003).
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| Type | Game and app stores like Steam | Game and app stores like Steam |
| Category | Games & Apps | Games & Apps |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | $99 per year, 15%-30% commission | $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut |
| Minimum payout | Over $0.02 for US USD accounts, over $40 for unlisted bank and currency pairs, other thresholds vary | $100 |
| Payout speed | Within 45 days after fiscal month end | Monthly at the end of the following month for the previous month's sales |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2008 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Cupertino, United States | Bellevue, Washington, US (Valve) |
| Popularity | 44 views · 0 likes | 46 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Apple App Store or Steam?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $700–$850 on Apple App Store and $700 on Steam, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Apple App Store and Steam pay out?
Apple App Store: Within 45 days after fiscal month end. Steam: Monthly at the end of the following month for the previous month's sales.
Where are Apple App Store and Steam available?
Apple App Store: Worldwide. Steam: Worldwide.