Stripe Launches Guide for iOS External Payments

Payments platform Stripe has revealed it is prepared to help iOS developers bypass Apple's App Store commission fees by enabling external payment processing.

The context

Stripe's commitment to support developers comes after the latest Apple-Epic antitrust ruling, where the judge criticized Apple for ignoring a previous order to allow external payment links. The payment processing platform has now released comprehensive documentation to help iOS developers implement external payment methods.

Key developments

- Stripe product manager Michael Luo announced the release of detailed guides for developers on X (formerly Twitter)

- The platform provides tools to create custom payment pages and checkout experiences

- Transaction fees are set at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

- This move follows Apple's controversial response to the court ruling

Apple's response

Apple's initial response to the court ruling was met with criticism:

- Only reduced its 30% commission by 3%

- Added "scare screens" to warn users about off-App Store payments

- Judge Rogers ruled that these policies violated her previous injunction

- Ordered immediate changes to Apple's approach

What this means for developers

The new Stripe documentation and tools provide iOS developers with:

- Clear guidance on implementing external payments

- Lower transaction fees compared to App Store commissions

- More control over the payment experience

- Compliance with the latest court rulings

Looking forward

This development marks a significant shift in the iOS app ecosystem, offering developers more flexibility in payment processing while maintaining user security and trust. Developers can now explore alternative payment solutions that better suit their business models.

For more information about implementing Stripe payments in your iOS app, visit Stripe's documentation.