Tensions continue between Google and Tinder. Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, Azar and OkCupid, sued Google in May for forcing Google to use its own payment system. This time, Google sued Match Group.
As a result of Match’s lawsuit against Google, Match Group was temporarily allowed to use its own payment system and its apps to remain in the Play Store.
In the lawsuit filed by Google against Match, there is a request for financial compensation and the removal of all Match Group applications from the Play Store. Google claims that Match violates Google Play policies by refusing to pay commissions.
According to Google’s complaint, Match does not want to pay any commissions to the Play Store. Google states that if Match refuses to pay a commission, it will gain an advantage over other developers and create unfair competition.
How much commission does Google charge?
Google takes a 15 percent commission from the revenues of the applications in the Play Store up to $1 million, and a commission of 30 percent from the revenues exceeding $1 million.
Match: “Google sues Match for intimidating other developers”
Match Group made a statement after Google’s lawsuit. According to US state and federal laws, it was stated that the commission rates demanded by Google are very high and anticompetitive.
Match officials say they are confident that Google’s lawsuit will work out in their favour. It is also stated that Google is suing Match to intimidate other developers who are considering suing Google for commissions.
Tinder and Azar will be removed from Play Store if Google is right
The lawsuit between Google and Match will be heard by the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Match will pay compensation if Google is found to be justified. All Match Group apps like Tinder, Azar, OkCupid, Hinge, Meetic will be removed from Play Store.
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