The judge presiding over the Epic Games v. Apple case issued a ruling on Monday that is largely a win for Apple -- minus some App Store concessions about in-app payment mandates. Here's what other companies, analysts, and groups think about the decision. Credit: Apple U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Friday ruled that Apple was not a monopolist. However, Judge Gonzalez Rogers banned Apple's practice of prohibiting App Store developers from steering users to outside websites for alternative payment options. Apple declared the decision a "resounding victory," while Epic Games was unhappy with the ruling and reportedly plans to appeal. Here's what other companies, groups, and analysts had to say. Katherine Adams, Apple's general counsel "The Court correctly rejected Epic's 'artificial' view of the competitive environment in which Apple operates and determined that 'developers like Epic Games have benefited from Apple's development and cultivation of the iOS ecosystem, including its devices and underlying software,'" Adams said in the statement. "Underlying the App Store business is a framework, including App Review, curation and protection of the security and privacy of our users. The Court has ruled that this framework is lawful and Apple was justified in terminating Epic's status as a developer on the App Store." Tim Sweeney, Epic Games CEO "Today's ruling isn't a win for developers or for consumers. Epic is fighting for fair competition among in-app payment methods and app stores for a billion consumers," Tim Sweeney wrote on Twitter. "Fortnite will return to the iOS App Store when and where Epic can offer in-app payment in fair competition with Apple in-app payment, passing along the savings to consumers." "Thanks to everyone who put so much time and effort into the battle over fair competition on digital platforms, and thanks especially to the court for managing a very complex case on a speedy timeline. We will fight on," Sweeney added. Spotify Spotify, which has conducted its own battles against Apple's App Store policy, was happier with the decision than Epic Games. The company and its executives have criticized Apple's 30% commission and other policies in the past. We are pleased with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' finding that Apple engaged in anti-competitive conduct and has permanently prohibited their anti-steering provisions. This and other developments around the world show that there is strong need and momentum for legislation to address these and many other unfair practices, which are designed to hurt competition and consumers. This task has never been more urgent. App Association The App Association is an advocacy group, representing smaller developers. Today's decision illustrates Apple is not a monopolist and keeps in place the services and benefits our members rely on to compete on a global scale. Importantly, the order does not require Apple to allow sideloading of potentially fraudulent or harmful software. While the changes around communications with customers may benefit some developers, they still pose a risk that a few rich companies avoid contributing equally to the App Store's services. The App Association will continue to advocate for policies that benefit our members and not just line the pockets of billion-dollar brands. iOS app developers Various iOS app developers and other App Store-adjacent people in the industry had mixed feelings about the ruling. Apple just lost a huge part of the Epic vs Apple case, breaking open the App Store to alternate payment systems -- Apple will almost certainly appeal the ruling, but with the pressure mounting globally over this very issue, I think the writing is on the wall-- Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) September 10, 2021