Business · 2h ago
YouTube Premium subscribers on Apple pay more due to hidden fee
YouTube Premium subscribers who signed up through Apple's in-app purchase system pay up to 40% more than those who subscribe directly. The price difference stems from Apple's 30% commission on subscriptions. Users can switch to direct billing to save money.
Meridian48 take
This is a classic example of the 'Apple tax' inflating costs for consumers, but the real story is how platform fees distort pricing across digital services.
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