🍎🛑📵 Apple forcing Patreon to use in-app purchase system or be removed from App Store 🚫💸🛒

Hey there, fellow Patrons!

I wanted to bring to your attention some news you might have missed regarding the Apple App Store. Soon, new Patreon memberships and purchases made through the iOS app will be subject to Apple's 30% App Store fee. This change, which takes effect in November, will impact:

• New memberships and shop items bought within the iOS app.

• Creators using first-of-the-month or per-creation billing plans, who must switch to subscription billing in the iOS app.

Existing memberships won't be affected, but creators will need to either raise iOS app prices or pay the fee from their earnings. This change is exclusive to the iOS app; membership prices on the web and Android platforms remain unchanged.

For more details on the iOS in-app fees and comparisons to other platforms, visit Patreon's Help Center. It's essential to stay informed about these changes, so I appreciate your attention and continued support.

Learn more at Patreon's Help Center. Read the full article about this: https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon

It's important to note that Apple is not giving Patreon much choice in the matter. In fact, they are threatening to remove Patreon from the App Store if the platform doesn't comply with this change. Over the next 16 months, all creators will be moved to Apple's in-app purchase system, with full implementation expected by November 2025.

This move puts creators in a difficult position, as they will either have to absorb the additional costs themselves or raise subscription prices within the iOS app to manage the new fees. Failure to transition to the new billing method will result in creators losing the ability to sell memberships through the iOS app altogether.

It's crucial for creators and patrons alike to understand the implications of these changes and how they may impact the Patreon experience. Remember, transactions via the iOS app will be more expensive compared to those made on the web unless creators absorb the App Store fee.

My recommendation:

To avoid Apple's fees and support creators, please refrain from using the Apple App Store for Patreon purchases. Instead, consider using the Android app or visiting Patreon directly on your PC or preferred browser. Your cooperation will help preserve the Patreon community and ensure creators receive the full value of your contribution.