App Stores Offer Committed Monthly Pricing

App stores are beginning to let developers sell lower monthly rates conditioned on a 12‑month commitment, formally codifying what many apps already presented as an 'annual discount.' Platforms will also impose display and disclosure rules so the cheaper monthly price tied to a year‑long contract cannot be presented in a misleading way. — This shifts a hidden commercial tactic into an explicit platform policy that affects consumer transparency, subscription economics, and legal exposure for platforms and developers.