CakeInferno
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Future Subscription Billing Changes
🕑 Added 2024-10-18 05:34:50 +0000 UTCMost people have probably heard it already, but Patreon is discontinuing some of their older billing cycles, including their non-charge upfront method that I've been using up until this day. Once November rolls around, my account will automatically be switched to monthly subscription billing.
If you're already subscribed, then nothing is going to change for you, as billing will still happen at the beginning of every month. However, if you're a new subscriber then you'll be charged from the moment you subscribe and then every 30 days or so. There's an option for me to further delay the switch, but from what I gathered, it seemingly locks out everyone using Patreon through the iOS App Store, which brings me to the next point...
Starting next month, there will be an additional 30% Apple tax for everyone using the iOS Patreon app. I'm somewhat uncertain how many people are actually using Patreon through iOS, but should you do so, then I highly recommend switching to the more common web browser subscription method. I believe there's an option for every creator to tank the 30% from iOS subscriptions themselves and I'll be considering it, but for now I want to strongly incentivize anyone currently using it to switch to desktop.
Losing the non-charge upfront payment cycle is a bit of a bummer. I'm aware it could easily be abused, but it was a system that just worked for me, which is why I've never touched it. On the bright side, one of the Patreon emails also mentioned something of an upcoming 14-day trial period that creators can implement, so I'll be looking into that option once it becomes available. It probably won't be as liberal as the previous system, but it should make it possible for people to see what they're signing up for at least.
Comments
Sean OReilly
And this is why I don't use apple -_-
CakeInferno
Oh wow, my assumption was that they sent it out to everyone using the platform. Probably was a good idea to post about it then!
CakeInferno
Yeah, probably the best idea! I didn't even realize you could subscribe on Patreon through app stores until they made that iOS announcement.
CakeInferno
Haha, oh no! I don't think I'd ever increase my pricing here. (:
Aichallenger34
Darn it, Patreon. Thanks for the update. Patreon didnโt send me any emails about this change.
Senjioh
That sucks now I have to cancel my pledge and only come back when there is content
VoreLover3
Hm, good to know
Char89_Charizard
Good thing I only subscribed on the web, I only use the app to keep up with my creators. I never used it to subscribe to Patreon.
IAmDoktah
You are so genuine! When I saw the notification I figured you were increasing your pricing...this was a welcome surprise.
CakeInferno
Aye, I certainly will! A little late to the party with this one. Though I thought it would be best to post about it when it's close to happening since they announced it a good while ago.
Unholylance93p
Thanks for the fair warning. Keep up the good work.
