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Posted: 2025-06-28 11:34:21 UTC
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In 2015, Apple attempted to undermine Spotify by imposing a 30% revenue demand, blocking app updates, and threatening removal from the App Store. Spotify responded by removing in-app purchases, leading to further restrictions from Apple. Spotify filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in the EU, arguing Apple was using its App Store to destroy competitors. The European Commission launched a multi-billion-dollar antitrust case against Apple. By 2025, Spotify had 675M+ users and 263M paying subscribers, while Apple Music had 112M subscribers. Spotify forced Apple to change its App Store policies worldwide.
Apple's anti-competitive practices
Spotify's resilience and innovation
Antitrust lawsuit and regulatory changes
Impact on the app economy
Spotify's growth despite Apple's efforts
Apple's 30% App Store tax
Blocked app updates and rejected features
Crippled app experience
Anti-competitive behavior