Netflix withdraws subscriptions through its app on ios

A few days ago it was rumored that it would happen, because the company itself had threatened to do so. Finally, it has happened. Netflix cancels subscriptions through its iOS app. The reason for this is that the company does not want to pay the 30% commission that Apple demands from apps in this case. Therefore, subscriptions are no longer offered to users arriving through iTunes.

Netflix withdraws subscriptions through its iOS app

Instead, a link has now been introduced that takes you to the streaming service's website. It is in this link where you can subscribe. It is no longer possible in the app.

Netflix does not want to pay commissions

On more than one occasion Netflix has been contrary to this 30% commission that Apple establishes. Since this represents a noticeable reduction in their income. So they have finally made this decision, which they have threatened on more than one occasion in the past. It is also expected to occur with all iOS users. Since at the moment it is being implemented in about 20 countries, but it will be reaching the rest soon. The company has already confirmed this.

Netflix is ​​not the first app to do something similar. Others like Spotify have done the same and we also have the case of Fortnite on Android. So in theory it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.

It remains to be seen if this affects the popularity of the application among users on iOS. Apple has not given any reaction at the moment. But we will be attentive to what happens in the coming days.

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