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Patreon Changes - iOS

Added 2024-08-21 14:53:14 +0000 UTC

I'm back from my vacation and am ready to start part 6 of arc 9!

Here's a quick update about some changes around here:

Patreon released an update last week about forcing all accounts to switch over to a regular subscription billing model, which I have chosen to do now instead of later. This means any new members will be charged the day they sign up, and then that same day each month going forward (instead of the first of the month). 👉 This does not change anything for current paying members, but if you happen to cancel and come back later, that's what you should expect.

The second part of the update states that Apple is making Patreon use their in-app purchase system for new members starting in November, which will take out an additional 30% from my earnings for anyone who joins using the iOS app. I can choose to increase the tier prices for just iOS users, but that's pretty unfair, so I've decided to keep pricing the same for everyone and eat the 30% from my earnings. 👉 There is no win-win situation here, so I implore everyone to subscribe through a browser or Android app and avoid Apple.

I believe you can still use the Apple app after subbing through a different means. This also only applies to new members starting in November - if you are a current member and had subbed through the iOS app, Patreon states you will not be subject to this 30% fee (unless you cancel and rejoin through iOS from November onwards).

👉 You can read everything about the changes here. 👈

Thank you for your support! 💖