Posted 4/16/2024, 5:00:00 PM
EU Allows Developers to Bypass App Store for Web Downloads, With Safety Checks
- EU iPhone users can now download apps directly from developers' websites without going through the App Store
- Developers must meet criteria like app safety checks and 2+ years in Developer Program to offer web downloads
- Eligible apps need 1+ million annual first installs in EU
- Users must grant permission before a developer can install web apps
- There's a 0.50 euro fee per annual install over 1 million, waived for nonprofits, schools, government
