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Apple App Store vs Steam

A side-by-side comparison of Apple App Store and Steam — how they pay, where they work, and who they are for.

	Apple App Store Publish iPhone and iPad apps through the Apple Developer Program - 99 dollars a year, with commission of 15%-3… Visit	Steam The dominant PC game store - publish via Steam Direct for a 100 dollar fee per game, recoupable once it earns… Visit
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
Withdraw via	Bank transfer	Bank transfer
Availability	Worldwide	Worldwide
Founded	—	2003
Headquarters	—	Bellevue, Washington, US (Valve)
Popularity	8 views · 0 likes	8 views · 0 likes