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Preview|APP 1Q25:Impact of Tariffs and Apple's Third-Party Payment Policy

Apple's Third-Party Payment Policy May Have Greater Impact Than Tariffs

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May 06, 2025
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We've previously published several reports on Applovin, primarily addressing short reports and recent changes in the advertising industry. For detailed information, please refer to our previous research notes.

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I'd like to share insights based on recent channel checks. In the following sections, we will analyze in greater depth the impact of Apple's third-party payment policy on Applovin.

Summary of Previous Findings

  • Tariffs and macroeconomic conditions show minimal impact on gaming business unless economic conditions further deteriorate

  • For TEMU and SHEIN, we project a 50% reduction before opening non-US operations, with impact potentially settling at 30% after Applovin ramps up e-commerce campaigns in Europe and other regions

  • Other e-commerce businesses currently limited to US markets show deceleration, but still demonstrate strong sequential growth

Key Research Findings

Short Report Impact

Our research across gaming and e-commerce clients indicates minimal pre-tariff business impact from short reports.

Tariff Impact

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