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.
  • brucethemoose@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    It’s why subscribing to YouTube premium within iOS app costs more because Google just makes up the difference that way.

    I wish more businesses would do this. If a middleman is taking a cut, make it crystal clear to your customers.

    This is my biggest gripe with Steam, for example. Valve can do 30% if they want, but dictating minimum prices on other stores that have nothing to do with Steam is just monopolistic.