Apple overcharged you for apps or In-App Purchases
Because of Apple's App Store rules, consumers have been paying more for apps than they should. You may be entitled to compensation.
Sign upWhy you overpaid in the App Store
Apple holds a monopoly over the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices. Because developers have no alternative way to reach iPhone and iPad users, they are forced to pay Apple a commission fee of up to 30% on every app sale and In-App Purchase. This often leaves developers with no choice but to pass these excessive costs on to consumers through higher prices.
Three impact statistics:
Apple takes up to 30% of every purchase
Apple charges developers up to 30% on every app sale, subscription and in-app purchase, a fee that gets passed directly on to you.
Billions in overcharges passed to consumers
Developers across the globe often have had no alternative but to raise prices to cover Apple's fees, leaving consumers to bear the cost.
No alternative for iOS users
iOS users cannot download apps from any platform other than the Apple App Store, leaving them locked into Apple's pricing.
Who is eligible to claim?
You can join the claim if you meet all of the following conditions:
You are domiciled in the Netherlands
Your Apple ID country is set to the Netherlands
You purchased a paid app or subscription, or made an In-App Purchase through the Apple App Store on or after 10 July 2008.
If you are under 18 at the time of registration, you are eligible to participate provided that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Who is eligible to claim?
You can join the claim if you meet all of the following conditions:
You are domiciled in the Netherlands
Your Apple ID country is set to the Netherlands
You purchased a paid app or subscription, or made an In-App Purchase through the Apple App Store on or after 10 July 2008.
If you are under 18 at the time of registration, you are eligible to participate provided that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
How does it work?
You can join our collective action in under 1 minute:
Check your eligibility
Confirm that you are domiciled in the Netherlands, purchased a paid app, subscription or In-App Purchase through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad and that your Apple ID country is set to the Netherlands.
Complete your registration
Enter your details and confirm your participation.
Done!
You are now part of our collective action, in which we hold Apple accountable for its abuse of its dominant market position.
Timeline
Collective action announced
Stichting Consumer Justice formally notifies Apple of its intention to file a collective claim on behalf of Dutch consumers.
Dutch jurisdiction confirmed
CJEU rules that Dutch courts have jurisdiction, covering all Dutch consumers regardless of location.
Amsterdam District Court confirms competence
Amsterdam District Court confirms it is competent to rule on consumer claims. The case can now move forward on behalf of all Dutch consumers who purchased apps, subscriptions or In-App Purchases through the App Store. It is currently being stayed awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on the applicability of the WAMCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are eligible if you are domiciled in the Netherlands, purchased a paid app, subscription or made an In-App Purchase through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad on or after 10 July 2008 and your Apple ID is set to the Netherlands.
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