How much profit goes to the developer?

Discussion in 'Public Game Developers Forum' started by Fome, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. Fome

    Fome Well-Known Member

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    I'm just wondering, how much of a cut does the developer get per sale, and how much does Apple get? Also, how much gets taken in tax?
     
  2. spmwinkel

    spmwinkel Well-Known Member

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    Apple: 30%, developer: 70%.

    I don't know about taxes.
     
  3. iKoda

    iKoda Well-Known Member

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    Don't you need to pay like $90 to become a developer or something?
    And then after that Apple takes 30% of your earnings.
     
  4. mstream2008

    mstream2008 Well-Known Member

    From USD revenues Apple takes 30% and a developer gets 70%.
    From EURO revenues a developer gets a bit less, EURO prices do not convert directly (according to exchange rates), some deductions seem to occur.
     
  5. nizy

    nizy Well-Known Member

    Apple takes it's 30% from REVENUE.

    PROFIT is only achieved when you break even (revenue equals costs) so will vary by app.
     
  6. HouseTreeRobot

    HouseTreeRobot Well-Known Member

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    See your local country/state goverment for income tax rates :)
     

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