Starting January 2024, Apple will impose a 30% fee on digital product purchases via Patreon’s iOS app.
A later 2024 update will extend the 30% Apple fee to new paid memberships on the iOS app with no effect on existing subscriptions.
Patreon is creating tools for creators to either increase prices on the iOS app to offset the Apple fee or absorb the fee themselves.
No payment processing fee by Patreon on iOS app purchases, but overall lower revenue for Patreon from iOS transactions.
Initial rollout of in-app purchases to target US and Canada, eventually expanding to more currencies and payment methods.

Patreon is a platform that allows creators to earn money directly from their fans via memberships. Artists, musicians, writers, and content creators can share exclusive content and engage with their audience on a personal level, free from ads and algorithms. The service empowers creators with complete creative control, providing tools for community building, analytics, and direct communication through chats, comments, and emails. With Patreon, creators can offer various membership tiers, sell individual pieces of content, and establish a sustainable income stream that is not dependent on traditional ad-based ecosystems, thereby turning their creative passions into a viable business.

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Patreon enables creators to earn money via fan memberships and content.

Patreon's iOS App Update to Introduce In-App Purchase Fees

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