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# [The 30% Tax: Why App Store Policies Are Crushing Developers (And Why It Needs to Change)](https://flutterfumes.hashnode.dev/the-30-tax-why-app-store-policies-are-crushing-developers-and-why-it-needs-to-change?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Developers reveal how Apple & Google's 30% commission destroys profit margins vs 2% payment gateways. Explore the monopoly, court rulings, and more

Nov 15, 2025 · 4 min read · flutterfumes.hashnode.dev  
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