01.28.2026
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
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.
Apple initially told Patreon that its creators must move to the App Store's in-app purchase system by November 2025, or else Patreon would risk removal from the App Store, but the deadline was pushed back. Apple considers payments from supporters to creators on Patreon to be digital goods that it is entitled to receive a commission on.
Apple receives a 30% commission on in-app purchases and subscriptions, but this drops to 15% for a subscription that has been ongoing for more than a year.
Patreon said it is disappointed with how Apple has navigated this policy.
According to TechCrunch, only 4% of Patreon creators are still using the platform's legacy billing system, with the rest having already switched over.
Patreon has shared a FAQ with more details for creators.
This article, "Apple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
You may also be interested in this
Pixelmator is dead, long …
01.13.2026
Apple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.Pixelmator's days are numberedOn Tuesday, Apple announced
iOS 16: Enhancing Product…
07.06.2024
Apple continues to redefine the user experience with the latest release of its mobile operating system, iOS 16. Packed with innovative features, iOS 16 aims to elevate both productivity and
How to create reminders i…
08.13.2024
A significant enhancement in the iOS 18 Calendar app is its integration with Reminders, allowing you to manage everything in one app. Here's how to get started.How to add reminders
Best October Prime Day Ap…
10.08.2025
Macworld Black Friday is just around the corner, but before we get there, Amazon has its own pre-holiday sale, Prime Big Deals Days, started on October 7 and finishes on
WhatsApp adds iMessage-li…
05.22.2023
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps on the planet. To help keep it that way, the app has to keep adding new features, and the latest is
Head of Apple’s AI …
10.16.2025
Apple's artificial intelligence division has lost another senior executive, with Ke Yang, who was recently appointed to lead the company's AI-driven web search effort, departing for Meta, according to Bloomberg's
Apple’s M3 Chip: Ev…
08.18.2023
Apple is developing the next several iterations of its M-series Apple silicon chips, and the chips coming in late 2023 and 2024 will be the "M3" series. The M3 chips
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra …
09.23.2025
Alongside the new and Apple Watch Series 11, the arrived this month and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with a chance to save on one. More specifically we
