Apple Requires Patreon to Shift Billing to External Browser on iOS
Patreon updates iOS app billing to open in external browser, bypassing Apple’s 30% commission — here’s what it means for creators and fans.
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Apple Requires Patreon to Shift Billing to External Browser on iOS Apple Requires Patreon to Move Billing to External Browser on iOS: What You Need to Know If you’re searching for how Patreon handles payments on iOS after recent changes, you’ve come to the right place. Patreon, the popular creator platform, recently updated its app to allow U. S. users to make purchases through a web- based checkout, aiming to avoid Apple’s hefty 30% in- app purchase fees. However, Apple has now mandated that Patreon’s checkout process must open in an external browser rather than within the app itself. This shift impacts how fans support creators on Patreon, adding extra steps but ultimately providing a workaround for costly commissions. Image Credits:Patreon Why Did Patreon Add Web- Based Billing on iOS? Patreon’s move to add its own billing option on iOS came shortly after a landmark legal decision in the Apple vs. Epic Games case. The court ruling forced Apple to allow developers to offer external payment methods without requiring Apple’s in- app purchase…