Patreon will update its iPhone app to sidestep Apple’s payment system
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Summary
Following yesterday’s significant Epic vs Apple ruling, digital subscription service Patreon is to seek approval for an iOS app update that will enable creators to accept payments outside of Apple’s payment system.
The Patreon iOS app is the number one platform for fan engagement, and the ruling now allows creators to keep more of the revenue they generate from iOS-based fans.
Spotify and Proton are also planning updates in response to the ruling.
Proton’s CEO has said that prices will be lowered by up to 30% for users.
The ruling could significantly undermine Apple’s control of its App Store and the fees it generates. Critics claim that Apple’s control of its platform and the tight restrictions on apps available for download on its devices amount to anti-competitive behaviour. The company generates billions in fees each year from its App Store.