Again in March, the European Fee (EC) hit Apple with a huge €1.8 billion fantastic ($2B) for “abusing its dominant place” in music streaming on iOS and iPadOS. It was Spotify that issued the preliminary criticism to the EU again in 2019 and now the Stockholm-based streaming service is getting a small win within the EU the place its iOS and iPadOS apps can show subscription tier pricing and promotional provides.
Sadly, there’s no direct hyperlink to exterior fee choices (i.e. Spotify’s official web site) but as these can be topic to a 27% fee on gross sales from Apple. Spotify is allowed to refer customers to subscribe to its service through its web site however with out truly exhibiting the area or having it hyperlinked.
To take a look at the Spotify pricing tiers, customers on iOS and iPadOS can head over to the Spotify app’s Settings > Account > See out there plans.
Spotify for iOS now exhibits pricing information
In associated information, Spotify is launching a promotional provide for iOS and iPadOS customers within the EU with 3 months free earlier than their first subscription fee.