UK consumers have won a landmark £1.5 billion case against Apple. If you’ve ever made a payment via the App Store, you could be owed compensation.
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Overview
In October 2025, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled that Apple overcharged UK consumers for nearly a decade through excessive App Store commission fees.
The Tribunal found Apple abused its dominant position by charging up to 30% on paid apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases on iPhones and iPads between 1 October 2015 and 15 November 2024.
The CAT said fair rates should have been much lower — 17.5% for app distribution and 10% for in-app purchases and subscriptions — meaning consumers and businesses likely paid more than they should have during this period.
The case is being hailed as a watershed moment for digital fairness and consumer rights.
Apple says it will appeal against the £1.5bn ruling. If the appeal is unsuccessful, it could lead to compensation for up to 36 million people in the UK. Are you one of them?
Find out if you meet the criteria for this group claim and potentially get a share of any compensation. It only takes a few minutes.
App Store claim – at a glance
What do we know about the App Store overcharging claim?
Who is eligible to join the App Store claim?
Apple owes UK consumers £1.5 billion after it lost a landmark case.
If you paid for an app, subscription or in-app purchase between October 2015 and November 2024, you may be entitled to a share of the compensation.
How it works
Answer a few simple questions to see if you could be included as part of the group claim.
Join the Claim will keep you up to date with any news or further information about the claim.
We will share details of the official claim website, so you can formally register your details.
Latest updates on the Apple App Store overcharging claim
May 2026
A further hearing took place regarding an attempt by the claimant to extend the period covered by the claim, which could potentially increase the number of eligible App Store users included in the case. The tribunal reserved judgment, meaning a decision was not issued immediately.
March 2026
A Court of Appeal hearing was scheduled to consider both whether Apple should be allowed to appeal the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s ruling and, if permission is granted, whether the appeal itself should succeed. The hearing is expected to take place between November 2026 and March 2027.
November 2025
Apple was refused permission by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to appeal the ruling. However, the company retained the right to seek permission directly from the Court of Appeal.
23 October 2025
The CAT rules that Apple overcharged UK consumers, and that fair commission rates should have been lower.
Autumn 2025
A 28 day-trail into allegations that Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive commission fees concluded.
July 2022
The Tribunal dismisses Apple’s attempts to limit the consumer claim.
May 2021
The Apple App Store overcharging claim is filed.
We’ll provide more updates on the data breach claim as they occur.
Could Apple owe you compensation?
Find out if you meet the criteria for this group claim and potentially get a share of any compensation. It only takes a few minutes.
FAQs about the Apple App Store overcharging claim
Anyone in the UK who bought paid apps, app subscriptions or in-app purchases on an iPhone or iPad via the UK App Store between 1 October 2015 and 15 November 2024 will likely be eligible. UK-based businesses are also included. However, this is an opt-out claim, and if you have previously opted-out, you will not be able to join.
This is an opt-out claim. This means, if you are eligible, you are automatically included in the group action, and could be due compensation.
However, you’ll usually need to register your details on the official claim site to receive any money you’re owed.
In other words, even though you’re automatically included unless you opt out, you may not get your compensation unless you register on the official claim site.
That depends on how much you spent during the relevant period and the method the Tribunal approves for distributing compensation. Final amounts haven’t been set yet.
Keep anything that shows your App Store spending (e.g. Apple email receipts or statements in your Apple account). The official claims site will explain exactly what’s needed.
A group action claim allows people affected by the same issue to take action together. This strength in numbers helps stand up to big organisations.
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