Claude Max iOS subscriptions carry up to 25% price markup over web pricing

·2026.11.15 00:14

Key point

Apple's App Store commission causes Claude Max iOS subscriptions to cost significantly more than the identical web plans.

Claude Max 5x costs $124.99/month via iOS app versus $100 on claude.ai, while Max 20x is $249.99 in the app compared to $200 on the web.
The price difference is attributed to Apple's up to 30% commission on App Store subscriptions, which Anthropic passes on to users.
Users can verify their billing method by checking Settings > Billing on claude.ai for the label "Subscribed via iOS app."
Switching to a web subscription saves approximately $300 per year for the Max 5x tier by canceling the iOS subscription and resubscribing via browser.

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