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Apple App Store 3.1Silver 40 pts
Publish iPhone and iPad apps through the Apple Developer Program - 99 dollars a year, with commission of 15%-30% on sales.
Good for App and game developersWriters
- Costs to join$99/year
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2008 18 yrs
Based in- Cupertino, United States
- Web rank
- #12 worldwide
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Apple App Store is an app store where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are $99 per year, 15%-30% commission, the minimum payout is Over $0.02 for US USD accounts, over $40 for unlisted bank and currency pairs, other thresholds vary, earnings are typically paid out within 45 days after fiscal month end and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2008, Apple App Store is based in Cupertino, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Apple App Store
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What changed
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What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Within 45 days after fiscal month end source ↗
- Minimum payout added: Over $0.02 for US USD accounts, over $40 for unlisted bank and currency pairs, other thresholds vary source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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How complete is this profile?
We have 10 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
- Plain-English overview
- Payment protection
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- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on access and track record. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees2.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.3
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings2.5
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
40 of 100 points from 5 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Apple App Store Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Apple App Store 15–30%
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Apple App Store #12 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Apple App Store Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Apple App Store.
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Apple App Store $99/year
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Apple App Store 15–30%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Apple App Store Over $0.02 for US USD accounts, over $40 for unlisted bank and currency pairs, other thres…
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Apple App Store Within 45 days after fiscal month end
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Apple App Store.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Apple App Store.
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Apple App Store Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
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Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Apple App Store.
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Can I join Apple App Store?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need a bank account and a tax ID number. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. First payout: Within 45 days of fiscal month end.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Apple App Store accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryWe have not verified which countries Apple App Store accepts yet.
- A bank account
- A tax ID number
- A government ID
- Sign up$99/year
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutWithin 45 days of fiscal month end
Good to know: Enrollment requires the legal age of majority in your region and verified individual or organization details.
Apple App Store's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Apple App Store compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Founded in 2008, Apple App Store has been running for about 18 years — longer than 9 of the 14 game and app stores we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the game and app stores in our directory. See them all →
Is Apple App Store legit?
What we could verify about the company
Apple App Store is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2008 (18 years)
- Headquartered in Cupertino, United States
- Among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #12)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Apple App Store in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #12 worldwideAmong the top 1,000 sites (apple.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Apple App Store timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Apple App Store founded
Headquarters today: Cupertino, United States
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Milestone
$1.3T billings and sales
Apple says its App Store ecosystem facilitated $1.3 trillion in developer billings and sales worldwide in 2024, per an Apple-commissioned study - this is gross sales, not developer profit.
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Milestone
No commission on 90%+ of sales
Apple says developers paid no commission to Apple on more than 90 percent of the 2024 App Store ecosystem billings and sales, mostly physical goods and ad revenue.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Apple App Store
How much does Apple App Store charge?
Apple App Store fees: $99 per year, 15%-30% commission. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $70–$85, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Apple App Store?
Apple App Store pays out via Bank transfer. Minimum payout: Over $0.02 for US USD accounts, over $40 for unlisted bank and currency pairs, other thresholds vary. Timing: Within 45 days after fiscal month end.
Which countries is Apple App Store available in?
Worldwide.
Is Apple App Store legit?
Yes, Apple App Store is a real, operating platform: operating since 2008 (18 years), headquartered in Cupertino, United States and among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #12). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Apple App Store alternatives?
Similar platforms include Google Play Console, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store and Steam. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Apple App Store alternatives
More game and app stores like Steam
Google Play ConsolePublish Android apps and games to billions of devices - one-time 25 dollar registration, with Google taking 15%-30% of sales.
Fees $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commissionplay.google.com
Microsoft StoreA store where developers publish and sell Windows apps and games.
Fees 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own paymentsapps.microsoft.com
Epic Games StoreEpic PC store with open self-publishing and a creator-friendly 88/12 revenue split for developers.
Fees Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yrstore.epicgames.com
SteamThe dominant PC game store - publish via Steam Direct for a 100 dollar fee per game, recoupable once it earns 1,000 dollars.
Fees $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cutstore.steampowered.com
RobloxThe platform where anyone can build games and exchange earned Robux for real money through DevEx - creators earned over 1.5 billion dollars in 2025.
Fees DevEx - exchange earned Robux for cashcreate.roblox.com
itch.ioThe open marketplace for indie games and game assets - free to publish, and creators choose their own revenue split with the platform.
Fees Free - creators choose their revenue splititch.io