Apple tells Patreon to move creators to in-app purchase for subscriptions by November

Patreon isn’t happy about Apple’s new subscription billing mandate, arguing Apple’s shifting rules create uncertainty for creators.

Patreon creators have to switch to subscription billing by November, thanks to Apple

Patreon creators will need to make some changes soon, thanks to Apple. On Wednesday, Patreon said Apple has renewed its requirement that all Patreon creators must move to subscription billing. The deadline to do so is November 1,

Apple's Next Launch is Today

Apple Creator Studio launches this Wednesday, January 28. The all-in-one subscription provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps, with U.S.

Apple Targets 4% of Patreon Creators — Critics Warn the Real Damage Is Much Bigger

Apple orders Patreon to move subscriptions to in-app purchases, affecting 4% of creators and sparking concerns over wider business impact.

Remember: Cancel Final Cut Pro iPad subscriptions when you set up Apple Creator Studio

While Apple Creator Studio is a great deal for videographers, artists, and musicians, the subscription won't automatically end any existing subscriptions for Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro on iPad. Here's how to get that done.
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Apple sets deadline for Patreon to migrate creators to in-app subscriptions

Apple has set a November 1, 2026 deadline for Patreon to migrate all creators to in-app purchase subscriptions, affecting about 4% of creators still using legacy billing methods. Macworld reports this mandate stems from App Store rules preventing external subscription links, with the previous deadline paused due to the Apple vs. Epic legal battle.