You check the subscription price inside the app.
Then you open the website.
The same plan.
The same features.
But the price is different.
Usually higher inside the app.
The Core Reason: App Store Fees
- Apple and Google charge up to 15–30% commission
- Apps often raise prices to offset store fees
- Website payments avoid these platform charges
This is why web subscriptions are often cheaper.
What You’re Really Paying For
- App convenience and in-store billing
- Platform payment protection
- Store-based subscription management
But not additional service features.
Can You Switch to the Cheaper Web Price?
- Yes — cancel the app subscription first
- Wait for the billing cycle to end
- Re-subscribe directly on the website
This avoids double billing.
When the Price Difference Matters Most
- Long-term subscriptions
- Annual plans
- Team or business accounts
Over time, app store fees can cost significantly more.