apple, App Store Policies As a result, Chinese developer Beijing Bodyreader was sued. The developer is seeking $420,000 in damages, claiming its application to correct children’s posture was wrongfully withdrawn in 2020.

Intellectual Property Court in Beijing, China Beijing Bodyreader’s lawsuit against Apple agreed. It was the first lawsuit filed against Apple’s App Store applications in China.

Beijing Bodyreader questions Apple’s 30% commission

Beijing Bodyreader claims its apps were removed for “dishonest” behavior and that Apple’s App Store policies are inconsistent. The developer stated that after their application was removed, they re-released the same application under the name “Qilin Century” and this application is still available on the App Store. In case, Apple’s 30% commission on app purchases and control over the iOS ecosystem is also being questioned. Body reader from Beijingalleging that Apple is exhibiting monopolistic behavior, financial compensation, It requires an official apology and permission to allow third-party app stores and external payment links.

Apple has previously successfully defended itself against antitrust charges from a Chinese consumer, but in this case it must defend its standard mobile platform practices against the developer. The hearings, which are taking place behind closed doors, are expected to conclude this week.