The Cartoon History of Iceland, page 20.
Added 2025-05-17 22:32:22 +0000 UTCGood news! Thanks to judicial intervention, Apple will not be dictating Patreon's access rules - at least not completely. They told me:
"Partial ability to earn in the iOS app has been restored for you:
All U.S. based fans can now purchase new memberships on iOS, regardless of your billing model, without Apple's fees
No action needed from you: fans just need the latest version of the Patreon app.
This update only applies to U.S. fans. You still need to be on subscription billing to sell to international fans through iOS.
Please head to the full article to learn more about what's changed for iOS
The November 2025 deadline to switch to subscription billing is no longer in effect:
Last year, we let you know that all creators would need to switch to subscription billing by November 2025. This forced switch wasn't something we chose — it was the result of needing to comply with Apple's requirements at the time or risk the removal of Patreon's app from the App Store. While we've long believed subscription billing is the strongest long-term model for creators, forced compliance with Apple's mandates and deadlines was obviously not how we ever wanted to roll out changes to creators on Patreon.
We've stayed in close conversation with Apple and have continued advocating for a more flexible approach — one that gives creators more time and choice. As a result of the recent court ruling and changes on Apple's end, the November 2025 deadline is no longer in effect.
As of today, no new deadline has been set. Apple has already appealed the ruling, and even if it stands, it would only apply to U.S. based fans—about half of Patreon's total—so there remains some uncertainty as the case moves through the courts.
We still strongly recommend switching to subscription billing when you're ready so that you can earn from international fans on iOS and unlock access to powerful growth tools like free trials, Autopilot, discounts, gifting and tier repricing.
Please head to the full article to read the full context and additional details
What's next
We're keeping a close eye on Apple's appeal, and the next steps will depend on how that legal process unfolds— we'll keep you updated as things progress. We're proud to be making real progress: restoring legacy billing support on iOS and removing the November deadline are just two examples. Thank you for your trust and patience as we continue this work."
To which I can only add, PLEASE DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON THROUGH APPLE!! It's not worth it. Use any other platform, any other way. Thank you.
