Apple’s Fee Forces Patreon to Revamp iOS Billing Models
Hey Payments Fanatic!
Big changes are coming for Patreon creators on iOS as the platform will discontinue certain billing models by 2025 to comply with Apple's subscription requirements.
Patreon announced it must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system for all iOS transactions or risk removal from the App Store. Over the next 16 months, all creators will be moved to this system, with full implementation by November 2025.
The new system includes a 30% Apple fee on new memberships and shop purchases made in the iOS app. Creators using first-of-the-month or per-creation billing must transition to subscription billing, as it’s the only type Apple supports.
While the complete changes take effect in 2025, some impacts will begin in November 2024. Creators can delay the switch to subscription billing until November 2025 but will face restrictions.
Patreon also offers an optional tool for creators to increase prices in the iOS app to offset Apple’s fee, though prices on the web and Android app remain unaffected.
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