Apple Tells Patreon To Move Creators To In-App Purchase For Subscriptions By November
Apple Patreon mandate requires creators to adopt in-app purchases by November 2026, triggering 30% commission concerns for independent artists and wri
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Apple Tells Patreon To Move Creators To In-App Purchase For Subscriptions By November
Apple Patreon Mandate Forces Creator Billing Shift Apple has given Patreon until November 1, 2026, to move all remaining creators onto its in-app purchase system—or risk removal from the App Store entirely. The mandate specifically targets creators still using Patreon's legacy billing models, requiring them to transition to Apple's subscription framework where the tech giant collects up to 30% in commissions. While only about 4% of Patreon's creator base remains affected, the policy shift reignites tensions over platform control in the $250 billion creator economy and raises urgent questions about who ultimately profits from digital creativity. Credit: TechCrunch Why Apple Suddenly Reinstated the Deadline This isn't Apple's first attempt to enforce subscription billing compliance on Patreon. In 2024, the company initially demanded full migration by November 2025, arguing that Patreon's management of certain creator payments skirted App Store commission rules. Apple…
