# Apple is preparing to take its App Store fight with Epic Games back to the Supreme Court.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-06 · TechCrunch*

## Key points

- Apple plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review its App Store fee practices.
- The Ninth Circuit upheld a ruling that Apple's 27% external payment fee defeats the purpose of external payments.
- Apple's request for a rehearing on the contempt finding was denied in March 2026.
- The lower court will now decide what commission, if any, Apple can charge on external purchases.
- Google settled a similar case with Epic Games and reduced its Play Store commission to 20%.

**Companies:** Apple, Epic Games
**Countries:** United States

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