Match, the owner of popular dating app Tinder, has reportedly filed an antitrust case against Apple in India. In the latest challenge to the iPhone maker’s commission imposed on in-app purchases, Match has accused Apple of monopolistic conduct because of its 30 percent commission, according to a report. It has also reportedly been argued that Apple’s mandatory in-app purchases restrict the innovation and development of app developers. The Cupertino company is currently facing backlash from several companies in several countries regarding its App Store policies.
according to a report good Based on a legal filing by Reuters, an antitrust case filed against Apple by Match with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) accuses the company of “monopolitan conduct” on policy. For “excessive” commissions on in-app purchases for applications hosted on its App Store. According to the report, this is the first non-Indian firm to take Apple in an antitrust case in India.
Apple collects a 30 percent commission from app developers for all transactions made in apps and games and previously removed the popular battle royale game Fortnite from the App Store by developer Epic for complying with App Store policy and sharing revenue with the company. Has booted on denial of games.
According to the report, Match argued that a “state-supported online transfer system” was preferred, possibly referring to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and the payment methods preferred by users in other countries by Apple. was not supported. Match has also reportedly argued that the reduction in Apple’s commission for smaller developers to 15 percent does not apply to its apps.
Apple has previously argued That it was not a major player in the country, stating that it had a market share of up to 5 per cent. Last year, the CCI ordered a detailed investigation against the company for alleged unfair business practices with respect to the App Store in India.
The report also said that Match alleged discrimination on the part of Apple against online taxi services such as Ola and Uber, which are allowed to provide alternative payment services based on providing physical goods and services. Bypass Apple’s 30 percent commission. The company argued that it performs “similar matchmaking” functions, but according to the report Apple has declared the two apps separately.
