Apple's Mini Apps Could Rewire Micro‑SaaS Economics

8 days ago

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Apple introduced the Mini Apps Partner Program, enabling native apps to host web-based mini apps.
Host apps with large audiences benefit from an 85% revenue share on qualifying mini-app purchases.
Mini-app creators gain faster distribution without separate App Store listings, lowering acquisition costs.
The program favors large host apps, which can increase engagement and revenue by embedding niche mini apps.
Independent creators and micro-SaaS teams can leverage web technologies to reduce development time and costs.
Enterprises and advertisers may find new opportunities for specialized tools and smoother conversion funnels.
Not all developers benefit; standalone apps competing with hosts may lose visibility.
Host apps should focus on discovery, legal agreements, and analytics for mini-app performance.
Mini-app creators need to structure purchases for single-app use and optimize for fast user engagement.
Solo builders should prototype web apps and track conversion metrics closely.

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