Important information for iOS users!
Added 2024-10-23 09:25:53 +0000 UTCApple decided to slap a 30% fee on any and all purchases you make on Patreon via their iOS app. Patreon doesn't get any of this 30% fee, and no creators get any of this 30% fee either. Apple alone benefits from this, and Patreon is forced to charge this extra fee or they can't have their app on Apple products.
HOW TO AVOID? Pay for everything Patreon-related on a desktop/website or an android device, NOT THE iOS (Apple) APP.
WHO DOES THIS APPLY TO? If you're already paying for your tier, and you're happy there, and your subscription rate already gets automatically debited every month, you're fine. If you are a current patron and decide to upgrade your tier to a higher tier (or free member upgrading to paid), you should use a computer or android device to pay. If you unsubscribe and resubscribe on an Apple device, you will see this fee on the app. Go to the Patreon website on a regular computer and pay there. If you're brand new and want to sign up, go to the Patreon website on a regular computer and pay there. Basically, if you want to avoid a 30% upcharge for using the Patreon app on an Apple device, you will need to use a computer or android device to make any payments.
CAN I STILL USE THE APP FOR OTHER STUFF ON MY IPHONE OR IPAD? Yes, you can use the Patreon app for liking posts, commenting, etc. Just don't pay for anything there.
Hope this helps you avoid any unnecessary fees, and hope to see you in my Patreon! :)
