IOS increase (Patreon)

As I'm sure some of you are aware, Apple is going to start charging more to use their app to access Patreon subscriptions. This is taking more money away from me, without really a choice. So, unfortunately, I will be increasing prices on IOS subscriptions by 30%. Most creators will be following suit.

My suggestion is to not autopay Patreon through Apple. Just set it up to come from your card or your paypal. That will save the fee.

Here is the exact notification we were all sent, explaining what is happening.

Apple’s requirements

As we first announced last year, Apple is requiring that Patreon use their in-app purchasing system and remove all other billing systems from the Patreon iOS app by November 2024.

This has two major consequences for creators:

• Apple will be applying their 30% App Store fee to all new memberships purchased in the Patreon iOS app, in addition to anything bought in your Patreon shop.

• Any creator currently on first-of-the-month or per-creation billing plans will have to switch over to subscription billing to continue earning in the iOS app, because that’s the only billing type Apple’s in-app purchase system supports.

Before we go any further, we want to be crystal clear about one thing: Apple’s fee will not impact your existing members. It will only affect new memberships purchased in the iOS app from November onward.