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New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics

Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:

  • More than 100 new metrics. Now you can access monetization and subscription data in Analytics to better understand the performance of your In-App Purchases and offers.
  • New cohort capabilities. Analyze user behavior based on common attributes — such as download date, download source, offer start date, and more — to measure how a particular group of users performs over time. For example, if you’ve expanded your app to a new region, you can monitor how long it takes users in that region to make a purchase compared to other more established regions. Cohort data is aggregated to ensure user privacy.
  • New peer group benchmarks. Discover how you stack up to peers with two new monetization benchmarks: download-to-paid conversion and proceeds per download. Benchmarks incorporate differential privacy techniques to protect individual developer performance while also providing meaningful and actionable insights.
  • Two new subscription reports. Export these via the Analytics Reports API to perform offline analysis and integrate Analytics into your own data systems.
  • Additional filters. Apply up to seven filters to your selected metrics at once allowing you to drill down further and uncover additional insights.
  • App Store Analytics Guide. This new guide in App Store Connect Help enables you to develop a data-driven strategy and understand App Store tools and features you can use to grow your business.

Learn about measuring performance with Analytics

Read the new Analytics guide

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WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026

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Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.

Be there for the reveal of the latest Apple tools, frameworks, and features. Learn to elevate your apps and games through video sessions hosted by Apple engineers and designers. Engage with Apple experts in labs and connect with the worldwide developer community. All online and free.

Learn more about WWDC26 >

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Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS

Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.

As of March 15, 2026, changes will be made to the commission rates that apply to the China mainland storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS.

The commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will be 25%. Currently, the rate is 30%. The commission rate for qualifying Apple In-App Purchase transactions under the App Store Small Business Program and Mini Apps Partner Program, and for auto-renewals of Apple In-App Purchase subscriptions after the first year, will be 12%. Currently, the rate is 15%.

Signing the updated terms by March 15 is not required to receive the benefit of these commission rate changes starting that date.

We strive for iOS and iPadOS to be the best app ecosystem and a great business opportunity for developers in China. We are committed to terms that remain fair and transparent to all developers, and to always offering competitive App Store rates to developers distributing apps in China that are no higher than overall rates in other markets.

The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support updated policies. You can sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.

Translations of the updated agreement will be available on Apple Developer website within one month.

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Hello Developer: March 2026

Hello Developer: March 2026 – Discover – Apple Developer

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Hello Developer: March 2026

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In this edition:

  • Join Apple at GDC.
  • Get tips on privacy and security in a new developer activity.
  • Dive deep on coding intelligence in Xcode 26.
  • Learn how the Speechify team is going all in on AI.
  • Catch up on the latest news and updates.

Read now

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Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana

Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.

Brazil

Developers who are distributing apps in Brazil can use the updated Declared Age Range API to obtain a user’s age category. Age categories for users in Brazil will be shared when the user or a parent or guardian (where relevant) agrees to share the age category with you. The API will also return a signal from the user’s device about the method of age assurance.

Apps rated 18+ in Australia, Singapore, and Brazil

Starting February 24, 2026, Apple will block users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore from downloading apps rated 18+ unless they have been confirmed to be adults through reasonable methods. The App Store will perform this confirmation automatically. However, developers may have separate obligations to independently confirm that their users are adults. To assist with this, the Declared Age Range API—available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS—provides developers with a helpful signal about a user’s age.

For developers distributing their apps in Brazil, if you identify your app as containing loot boxes through the age rating questionnaire, the age rating of your app on the Brazil storefront will be updated to 18+.

Utah and Louisiana

For users with new Apple Accounts in Utah as of May 6, 2026, and in Louisiana as of July 1, 2026, age categories will be shared with the developer’s app when requested through the Declared Age Range API. The tools we previously announced have been expanded to help developers meet compliance obligations for Louisiana and Utah, including:

Declared Age Range API

Significant Change API under PermissionKit

New age rating property type in StoreKit

App Store Server Notifications

New signals are now available through the Declared Age Range API, including whether age-related regulatory requirements apply to the user and if the user is required to share their age range. The API will also let you know if you need to get a parent or guardian’s permission for significant app updates for a child.

Developers can use the Declared Age Range API to present significant update notifications to adults in these states through the Significant Update Action, now in beta. When releasing a significant update, developers must follow the Human Interface Guidelines and provide users with a meaningful description of the update.

Age assurance frameworks Q&A

Design safe and age‑appropriate experiences for your apps and games

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Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open

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The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.

Learn more about the Challenge

Key things to know

  • No prior experience is needed. The Challenge is open to students of all levels who meet the eligibility requirements.
  • The Challenge is free to enter — all you need is access to a Mac or iPad with Xcode or Swift Playground.
  • Your app playground can be on any topic of your choice. The best app ideas come from subjects or experiences that you’re passionate about.
  • Your app playground should be experienced within 3 minutes or less.
  • The Swift Student Challenge is a great opportunity for students to build their skills and create something great.

Learn more

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Upcoming SDK minimum requirements

Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:

  • iOS and iPadOS apps must be built with the iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 SDK or later
  • tvOS apps must be built with the tvOS 26 SDK or later
  • visionOS apps must be built with the visionOS 26 SDK or later
  • watchOS apps must be built with the watchOS 26 SDK or later

Learn more about submitting