Summary:
Apple is requiring Patreon to switch to their in-app purchase system for iOS transactions by November 2024 or face removal from the App Store. This will result in a 30% App Store fee for new memberships purchased through the iOS app. To help offset this fee, creators have the option to automatically increase prices on the iOS app or pay the fee from earnings. Patreon is working to migrate all creators to subscription billing by November 2025 to comply with Apple’s requirements, impacting those on first-of-the-month or per-creation billing models. Despite the challenges, Patreon aims to support creators through transparency, control, and stability during this transition.
https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon