Apple argues that Spanish developers compete on equal terms on the company's app store. Credit: Champhei / Shutterstock The Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), Spain’s competition authority has begun an audit of Apple’s App Store, according to Reuters. According to the authority, Apple may have introduced different commercial conditions for developers who sell mobile applications through the App Store. If so, Apple risks fines of up to 10% of the company’s global revenue. Apple denies any wrongdoing, saying Spanish developers of all sizes compete on equal terms on the App Store. The company says it will continue to work with the CNMC to sort things out. The App Store has also come under scrutiny by other European regulatory agencies as well as in the UK. Related content opinion Apple's Patreon fee will hurt the wrong people The company's decision to charge a 30% fee on Patreon subscriptions unfairly taxes creatives. By Jonny Evans Aug 13, 2024 6 mins Apple App Store Apple Mobile news analysis Seeking DMA compliance, Apple gets to business Apple’s new fee system begins to define the value of what it brings in terms of customer reach, platforms, and developer support. By Jonny Evans Aug 09, 2024 6 mins Apple App Store Apple iOS news Hexnode CEO: Enterprises must get ready for app sideloading As iOS app sideloading unfurls in Europe, companies all need to figure out how to protect themselves, said Hexnode CEO Apu Pavithran. By Jonny Evans Jun 27, 2024 5 mins Apple App Store Enterprise Mobile Management Mobile Device Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe