Apple’s legal team filed a 12‑page reply to Epic Games’ 35‑page challenge, insisting the Supreme Court must review the case. Epic demanded dismissal of Apple’s appeal on June 4, arguing the court should ignore the dispute.

Apple counters that its injunction targets limited anti‑steering, not App Store commissions. The company cites a 2025 ruling that the CASA exception does not affect antitrust matters, a point Epic disputes.

Both sides dissect case law, focusing on the Ninth Circuit’s anti‑steering order and the CASA precedent. The Supreme Court, poised to decide by June, must weigh whether Apple’s appeal deserves a hearing.

The outcome will shape developers’ ability to direct users to alternatives and confirm Apple’s 27% commission policy. The case underscores the ongoing friction between platform control and antitrust enforcement.