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Patreon will have to use Apple's in-app purchase system or be removed from the App Store
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this post was submitted on 13 Aug 2024
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Why does patreon even need to be an app? What value does the app bring that the website can't deliver?
There are a lot of people out there that will not use a website and only use an app for things. I'm willing to bet there's some users of patreon on ios that don't even know there is a website.
OnlyFans doesn't have an app but they're still in business. We must educate people about not relying on apps for everything.
It doesn't have an app because it can't, not because it wouldn't benefit from it.
I would argue Patreon cannot have an app on the App Store as it would cause them to mess up their (and the users') business models... 30% is huge !!! I am baffled by why they would bend to Apple instead of upgrading their website.