Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union
September 13, 2024
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.
Starting September 16:
- Users in the EU can download iPadOS apps on the App Store and through alternative distribution. As mentioned in May, if you have entered into the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU, iPadOS first annual installs will begin to accrue and the lower App Store commission rate will apply.
- Alternative browser engines can be used in iPadOS apps.
- Historical App Install Reports in App Store Connect that can be used with our fee calculator will include iPadOS.
If you’ve entered into a previous version of the following agreements, be sure to sign the latest version, which supports iPadOS:
- Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU
- Web Browser Engine Entitlement Addendum for Apps in the EU
- Embedded Browser Engine Entitlement Addendum for Apps in the EU
Learn more about the update on apps distributed in the EU
Translations of the guidelines will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.