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Apple to Soon Take Up to 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators in iOS App

Wednesday January 28, 2026 11:15 am PST by
Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash. Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers can receive payments from fans, which can be a...
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Patreon Planning iOS App Update to Skirt In-App Purchases

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:56 pm PDT by
Patreon plans to update its iOS app with new functionality that will allow creators to accept payments from followers without having to pay Apple's in-app purchase fees, a Patreon spokesperson told The Verge. This is a huge moment for creators and their businesses. The iOS app is the number one platform for fan engagement on Patreon, and we believe this ruling allows creators to get paid...
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App Store's Emphasis on Chart Positioning Squeezing Out Developers and Media Publications

Wednesday June 24, 2015 12:45 pm PDT by
When the App Store launched in 2008, it provided an exciting new way for developers to distribute third-party apps and games on the iPhone. With the release of iPhone OS 2.0, developers were no longer constrained to web apps and could take advantage of the possibilities afforded through fully native apps. At the time, it was an exciting and opportunistic new chapter for iPhone users, developers...