Spotify announced on Friday that Apple has approved its United States app update, enabling users to access pricing details, purchase links, and a broader range of payment options directly within the app.
The approval follows a U.S. federal judge’s ruling on Wednesday, which mandated that Apple cease charging commissions on purchases made through web links in iPhone apps.
Spotify moved swiftly to capitalize on the court’s decision, submitting the updated app to Apple on Thursday
“After nearly a decade, this will finally allow us to freely show clear pricing information and links to purchase,” Spotify spokesperson Jeanne Moran said in a statement.
“There is more work to do, but today represents a significant milestone for developers and entrepreneurs everywhere who want to build and compete on a more level playing field,” she added.
Spotify users can now view subscription prices and promotions directly in the app.
They can also purchase, upgrade, or modify their plans with ease.
In addition, Spotify now supports payment methods outside of Apple’s system, offering more flexibility for users, according to the company’s blog post.
Apple stated on Wednesday that it will comply with the court’s ruling but firmly disagrees with the outcome and plans to appeal.
Spotify is among the first apps to roll out an update enabling in-app purchases under the new rules.
This change is included in version 9.0.40 of the app, now available in the App Store.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ order stems from Apple’s legal battle with Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite. Though the case was decided in 2021 and appealed in 2023, Rogers ruled on Wednesday that Apple willfully attempted to violate her original order and found the company in contempt of court.
She also criticized Apple’s Vice President of Finance, Alex Roman, stating that he “outright lied” about when the company decided to impose a 27% fee on certain App Store-linked purchases.