After adding its own billing option on iOS, Apple asks Patreon to move it to an external browser | TechCrunch
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Patreon has revamped its iOS app to align with Apple's guidelines following a recent update that permitted U.S. users to make purchases online. The platform's default web-based checkout will now redirect to an external browser, creating extra steps for fans but helping Patreon avoid Apple's 30% commission fee on in-app purchases. This change follows legal pressure from the Apple-Epic case, allowing more flexible billing models for creators on iOS, including options outside of subscription billing. This is a significant shift towards ease of payment for creators and their audiences.
Patreon has updated its app per Apple's guidelines to reroute user transactions through an external browser, maintaining its web-based checkout system to avoid commissions.
The recent update in Patreon's iOS app enables U.S. users to pay via various methods while complying with Apple's rules, preserving creators' existing billing models.
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