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Posted: 2025-06-25 12:44:36 UTC
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This article contains some claims that are falsified. While not everything in the article is false, please proceed with extreme caution and verify any critical information independently.
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In 2015, Apple tried to destroy Spotify by demanding 30% of all revenue, blocking app updates, and threatening to remove them from the App Store. However, Spotify fought back by removing in-app purchases and filing an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in the EU. By 2025, Spotify is projected to have 675M+ users and 263M paying subscribers, while Apple Music will have 112M subscribers.
Apple's attempt to stifle competition through App Store policies
Spotify's resilience and strategic decisions to overcome Apple's tactics
The antitrust lawsuit against Apple and its impact on the app economy
Spotify's focus on accessibility and innovation
The significant difference in user base and subscriber numbers between Spotify and Apple Music
Apple's 30% App Store tax on subscriptions
Blocked app updates and rejected new features by Apple
Crippled app experience on Apple devices
Competing with Apple's resources and ecosystem