Apple once again blocks Spotify's EU app update

Spotify submitted a new version of its iOS app in the European Union with in-app pricing information, but Apple has rejected it.

The reason? Apple wants Spotify to accept its updated rules on the Music Streaming Services Entitlement, according to which Spotify would still need to pay Apple a 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases. Spotify says it won't be adopting Apple's revised changes. Spotify spokesperson Jeanne Moran told TheVerge - “Apple has once again defied the European Commission’s decision, rejecting our update for attempting to communicate with customers about our prices unless we pay Apple a new tax,”.

Following the EU's DMA, Spotify wanted to allow users to purchase plans directly from its app, but Apple rejected it. This is despite the European Commission slapping Apple with a €1.8 billion fine for abuse of power.

Bottom line - Spotify users on iOS in the EU will need to go outside of Spotify's app and purchase a subscription through their website.

"Apple continues to break European law,” and unfortunately that means we still can’t give EU consumers the information they need and the choices they deserve in our app. Here’s what we mean. pic.twitter.com/tkcXQkRqLy

— Spotify News (@SpotifyNews) April 24, 2024