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 Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. 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.
  • Taldan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 days ago

    The platform is enormous and highly successful solely because it is a monopoly in the Apple ecosystem

    I guarantee you if other app stores were allowed on Apple devices, they would take significant market share with a far smaller cut of revenue

    • Limerance@piefed.socialEnglish
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      2 days ago

      There are alternative App Stores in Europe for iOS. So far they haven’t been very successful, because of Apple‘s interference. They do exist and are growing.