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 valuable revenue stream alongside ads and sponsorships.
    • scarabic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      It’s logical but it probably scares away some customers. That’s why the “just eat it” option exists. iOS gives you access to an enormous market and payments are slick and easy. Creators may want $5 but if they can get 30% less from 500% more people, it’s still a good business for them. There’s no strict reason why they must obsess over taking 100% of the sticker price. There are a million examples of businesses who are willing to accept a discount for high volume business.

    • panda_abyss@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 day ago

      Is it? Previously this was considered tips

      Now it’s 30% for what? Running a payment gateway and hiding an unsubscribe button deep in the App Store UI.

      Competitively payment gateways charge 1-3%, but when you lock down a platform you can charge 10x that.

    • other_cat@piefed.zipEnglish
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      16 hours ago

      Not that good, the backlash was immense and if I remember right, people were dropping patreon subs over it.

      EDIT: I might also not be remembering right. The thing I’m thinking of was an additional fee regardless of what platform you used to access Patreon.

    • lost_faith@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 day ago

      Yeah, I remember cause my Patreon account asked me what I wanted to do about apple trying to steal my money

      p.s. I never push Patreon so have no subs lol