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Patreon reveals ‘great plan’ to help developers avoid 30% commissions on iOS App Store


Patreon reveals ‘great plan’ to help developers avoid 30% commissions on iOS App Store

A policy change for Apple‘S AppStore will influence Patreon users, but the CEO of the fan-funding platform vows to “do whatever it takes” to help developers make the transition. The change affects the commission fees that new patrons must pay when they support a creator on Patreon for the first time. 4 NovemberApple will charge […]

App Store guidelines trigger backlash at Patreon


App Store guidelines trigger backlash at Patreon

Patreon, the platform that gives creators the opportunity to build sustainable income through direct support from their fans, is at loggerheads with Apple over the tech giant’s strict app store policies. At the heart of the latest App Store rules dispute is Apple’s requirement to process all transactions for iOS apps through the in-app purchasing […]

Patreon must use Apple’s in-app purchasing system or be removed from the App Store


Patreon must use Apple’s in-app purchasing system or be removed from the App Store

Apple has many strong positions, but their biggest stumbling block may be that apps can now only be purchased through the tech giant. The most recent example is Patreon, which announced that Apple will require it to switch to iOS’s in-app purchasing system or risk being kicked out. Patreon’s sole purpose is to allow developers […]

Patreon becomes more expensive for iOS subscribers due to fees


Patreon becomes more expensive for iOS subscribers due to fees

Today, Patreon announced major changes to its iPhone app. To comply with Apple’s App Store rules, the company will have to switch to the iOS in-app purchasing system starting in November to avoid being removed from the App Store, which will result in Fortnite was removed from the App Store a few years ago. According […]