Tinder-owner Match Group has filed an antitrust case against Apple with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), accusing it of “monopolistic conduct” that forces developers to pay high commissions for in-app purchases.
It has also reportedly argued that Apple’s mandatory in-app purchases restricted innovation and development of app developers. Match has also reportedly argued that Apple’s reduction of its commission to 15 percent for smaller developers does not apply to its apps.
In the previously unreported India filing, Match argues Apple’s conduct restricts innovation and app developers that offer digital services by enforcing the use of its proprietary in-app purchase system and “excessive” 30% commission.
Match also said that users in other countries often prefer to use payment methods which Apple does not permit, and in India a state-backed online transfer system was preferred. Mark Buse, Head of global government relations for Match, said, “Apple is therefore leveraging its dominant position in the iOS App Store market, to promote the exclusive use of its own payment solution.”
