Apple affiliate program
Does Apple have an affiliate program? Yes, for services only. Apple Services Performance Partners pays for Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+ memberships and 7% on TV and movie purchases; iPhones, Macs and other hardware are not covered.
Apple affiliate program at a glance
- Program
- Apple Services Performance Partners
- Network
- In-house (Apple Performance Partners)
- Commission
- Official: one-time payment per new Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ and Apple TV+ membership; 7% of revenue on TV & Movies and MLS Season Pass; Apple hardware is not covered
- Cookie
- 30 days (official)
- Payout
- Paid on 60–90 day cycles in a currency you choose (official)
- US searches
- 100–1K a month for "apple affiliate program"
The key terms below are published by the brand or its program page.
Is the Apple affiliate program worth it?
Worth it for entertainment and streaming content, not for hardware reviews. Most people searching "Apple affiliate program" want to earn on iPhones and Macs, which this program does not cover; for hardware, use retailer programs.
How much you can earn
7% of a $20 movie purchase is $1.40; new memberships pay a one-time amount set by Apple.
What you'll promote
Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+ and movie or show purchases. It suits entertainment content far more than hardware reviews.
Who it suits
Entertainment, music, streaming and app recommendation content, and sites that list new releases.
Content ideas for Apple
- Best shows on Apple TV+
- Apple Music vs. Spotify
- New movies to rent this week
What to watch out for
- It does not pay on Apple hardware, which is what most "Apple affiliate" searchers expect.
- Payments run on 60 to 90-day cycles.
How to join the Apple affiliate program
- Go to https://performance-partners.apple.com/ and create an account.
- Describe your website or channels; Apple reviews applications itself.
- Once approved, create links or codes from the dashboard and read the program rules on exclusions and disclosure.
Apple affiliate program questions
Does Apple have an affiliate program?
Yes, for services only. Apple Services Performance Partners pays for Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+ memberships and 7% on TV and movie purchases; iPhones, Macs and other hardware are not covered.
How much does the Apple affiliate program pay?
Official: one-time payment per new Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ and Apple TV+ membership; 7% of revenue on TV & Movies and MLS Season Pass; Apple hardware is not covered
How long is the Apple affiliate cookie?
30 days (official)
Which network runs the Apple affiliate program?
In-house (Apple Performance Partners)
Is the Apple affiliate program free to join?
Joining is free on the brand's program and on most networks. Awin asks new publishers for a small deposit that it refunds later.
Sources
- https://performance-partners.apple.com/commissions-payments
- https://performance-partners.apple.com/program-overview
Figures marked third-party come from affiliate network listings and directories. Terms change; the program's own terms decide what you are paid. How we check programs.