Published 4 days ago • loading... • Updated 1 day ago

Spotify Says Support for External Payments on iOS Has Already Boosted Subscriptions

Spotify updated its iOS app in the U.S. To enable external payment links following a 2025 court ruling on App Store policies.
This update occurred after a U.S. District Court ruled in Epic Games vs Apple, forcing Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternate payment methods.
Spotify’s revised Premium Destination Page now displays pricing and checkout links, allowing users to upgrade subscriptions or buy audiobooks without Apple’s payment system.
Spotify wrote in its filing that "The results have been largely positive," with significant increases in iOS users upgrading to Premium and early effects on audiobook purchases.
These changes suggest substantial benefits for developers and consumers, but Apple continues to appeal and resist full compliance with the court’s decision.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

18 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

20minutos

Center

Spotify Disproves Its Most Widespread Myth, Does Not Pay for Reproductions or Its Algorithm Recommends Less to Indie Groups

The Swedish audio streaming company has shared the latest Loud & Clear report, which details how Spotify payments to artists work.

3 days ago·Madrid, Spain

Read Full Article

TechCrunch

Center

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions

Spotify says its ability to direct its customers to external payment links in its iOS app has already had a positive impact on sales. In a newly filed

3 days ago·United States

Read Full Article

nerdschalk.com

Spotify sees subscription boost after adding external payment options on iOS

What to knowSpotify has seen a boost in subscriptions after adding external payment options on iOS devices.The company can now bypass Apple's 30% App Store commission fee due to regulatory changes.Spotify implemented the new payment system in March 2025 and is already reporting positive results.Spotify has reported a significant increase in subscriptions after implementing external payment options for iOS users. The music streaming giant shared …

1 day ago

Read Full Article

The Mac Observer

Spotify Says New iOS Payment Option Boosted Subscriptions

Spotify Says New iOS Payment Option Boosted Subscriptions Spotify reports a notable uptick in Premium subscriptions following its recent iOS app update that allows users to access external payment options. This change came after a court order forced Apple to permit in-app links to third-party payment platforms, bypassing its longstanding commission model. In an amicus brief filed in support of Epic Games, Spotify […] This post Spotify Says New i…

2 days ago

Read Full Article

Heti Világgazdaság

Apple Changed Its Policy, Spotify's Revenue Immediately Jumped

Spotify says it has been gaining more subscribers from iOS since Apple was forced to drop its 27 percent commission system.

2 days ago·Hungary

Read Full Article

MediaNama

Apple Allows Spotify External Payment Links on iOS US

Apple has approved Spotify’s latest app update, which allows users to pay through external payment links in the US on iOS, the music streaming company announced. According to a TechCrunch report, the company claims that its internal data reflects that the Spotify update has already resulted in a significant rise in iOS users upgrading to a Premium Subscription. This comes after a US District Court in California ordered Apple to allow apps to le…

2 days ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year