Apple Affiliate Program
The Apple affiliate program pays up to €12.90 per order on a 30-day cookie window for purchases from Apple's official online store.
- Free to join
- No separate Apple application
- Decision usually within 2 business days
Last reviewed by the LinkApprove partnerships team
01Overview
About the Apple affiliate program
Apple's online store sells the full range of its hardware and accessories, from iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch to AirPods, chargers, cases and AppleCare. Buying direct gives shoppers the newest models on launch day, trade-in credit and Apple's own support, which is why many buyers go straight to the official store rather than a retailer.
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For creators, Apple is the most searched-for brand in consumer tech, so reviews, comparisons and setup guides attract steady traffic all year and spike around launches. The payout is a fixed amount per order rather than a percentage of the device price, so it rewards high volume and accessory-heavy content as much as big-ticket reviews.
Apple pays a fixed amount per order through LinkApprove rather than a share of the device price, so it rewards creators with high click volume more than those who review a single expensive product.
Program fit score
Weighted against 31 tech & electronics programs
2.2/ 5
| Factor | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Commission per conversion | 40% | 0.88 |
| Cookie window | 25% | 0.82 |
| Average order value | 20% | 0.21 |
| Region breadth | 15% | 0.27 |
Cookie window
Same as the category median
30days
Most tech & electronics programs give around 30 days, so timing is neither an advantage nor a constraint here. Dots are the 31 programs in tech & electronics; the range is 1–45 days.
02Conversion
Why Apple converts
- Unmatched brand recognition means almost no persuasion is needed about the store
- Launch events every autumn create predictable buying peaks
- Accessories and AppleCare add to baskets after a device purchase
- Buyers who want the newest model on launch day often order direct
03Audience fit
Which creators this suits
- Tech reviewers and unboxing channels
- Productivity, studio and desk setup creators
- Students and back-to-school guide publishers
04Search demand
When creators look for the Apple program
Monthly searches
“apple affiliate program”, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
947avg / month
Searches for the Apple affiliate program peak in October at about 1,300 a month and are lowest in August at about 480. Creators who apply and publish a few weeks before the peak are ready when interest is highest.
Estimated monthly Google searches, from LinkApprove keyword research (October 2026).
05Getting started
How to join the Apple affiliate program
- 1Create a free account on LinkApprove and submit your content channels for review.
- 2Get approved, usually within two business days, then find Apple in the program directory.
- 3Generate a deep link to any Apple product page, adding sub-IDs for the platform or campaign.
- 4Publish and track clicks and validated commission in one balance alongside every other program you run.
LinkApprove already holds the upstream approval, so you don’t submit a separate application to Apple.
Create a free account06Program rules
What earns commission on Apple, and what doesn’t
- Cancelled, returned and refunded orders are reversed before payout, so only validated sales are paid
- No bidding on the brand's name or trademarks in paid search ads
- No cashback, reward-points or incentivised traffic; coupon codes only where the advertiser has published them
- Don't use Apple logos or imply Apple endorses your content
07Attribution
When you get paid on this program
- ClickDay 0
- PurchaseWithin 30 days · cookie
- ValidatedAdvertiser confirms · 30–60 day hold
- PaidNext payout run
- Minimum (wallets)
- $100
- Minimum (wire)
- $1,000
- Schedule
- Monthly → daily
EPC isn't published yet: our sample on this program is too small to mean anything. Full thresholds, rails and schedules are on the payouts page.
Tech & electronics
How Apple compares in its category
Electronics pays lower percentage commissions than soft goods but compensates with order values in the hundreds. Review, comparison and unboxing content dominates; discount-led traffic performs poorly because most advertisers in this vertical restrict coupon placements.
Showing 11 of 31 programs. Commission and cookie figures are indicative and set by the advertiser.
Compare all 31 programs08FAQ
Common questions
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How much does the Apple affiliate program pay?
The Apple affiliate program pays up to €12.90 per order (paid per order on Apple's online store, from €0.01 to €12.90 depending on the product).
What is the cookie duration for the Apple affiliate program?
The Apple program has a 30-day cookie window. A purchase made after that window has closed is not attributed to you, which is why content timing matters on this program.
How do I join the Apple affiliate program?
You can join the Apple affiliate program through LinkApprove without applying to Apple directly. LinkApprove already holds the upstream approval, so once your LinkApprove partner account is approved you can generate tracked links to any Apple product page immediately.
Which countries does the Apple affiliate program accept?
The Apple program accepts traffic from Worldwide. Traffic from outside these regions may not be attributed even when the click is tracked, so check your audience geography before committing content to it.
Does the Apple affiliate program pay a percentage of the device price?
No. Through LinkApprove it pays a fixed amount per order, from €0.01 to €12.90 depending on the product.
When do searches for the Apple program peak?
From October to March, after the autumn launch events and through the holiday and new-year buying season.
Can I link to accessories as well as devices?
Yes. The program covers Apple's online store, including AirPods, chargers, cases and other accessories.
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