Apple has announced plans to appeal a United Kingdom tribunal ruling that found the company liable for approximately one point five billion pounds in damages for allegedly overcharging millions of UK customers through its App Store practices.

The decision, delivered by the Competition Appeal Tribunal, allowed a large collective action to proceed on the basis that Apple’s commission structure and restrictions on alternative payment methods may have led consumers to pay higher prices for apps and digital services.

The case centres on Apple’s long-standing requirement that app developers distribute digital content exclusively through the App Store and use Apple’s in-app payment system, which typically carries a commission of up to thirty per cent.

Claimants argue these conditions limited competition and inflated prices passed on to consumers over several years.

Apple has consistently rejected those claims, maintaining that its App Store provides value through security, privacy protections and access to a global customer base, while supporting developers with tools and infrastructure.

In response to the ruling, the company said it believes the tribunal’s conclusions are flawed and that it will seek to overturn the decision through the appeals process.

The legal challenge forms part of a broader international scrutiny of major technology platforms, as regulators and courts examine market power, pricing structures and consumer choice in digital marketplaces.

The outcome of Apple’s appeal could have significant implications for competition litigation in the UK, including the scope of collective actions and potential financial exposure for large technology firms.

Until the appeal is resolved, the damages claim remains contested, with Apple continuing to deny that its customers suffered harm as alleged.