Patreon Creators must change subscription billing after Apple policy tweak

Patreon creators have until November 1, 2026, to switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system of charging members. Apple reinstated this rule, clearing up a longstanding gray area. This ruling is the latest change in an 18-month policy fight. Patreon “strongly disagrees” with the decision, but it must if it wants millions to use its iOS app.

This change has a direct effect on how iOS users pay Patreon creators who use old billing methods. This change only affects a few creators, but it shows that the rules for platforms and the ways creators make money are still not the same.