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

TechCrunch reports that Apple has mandated that Patreon move all creators to in-app subscription billing by November 2026, causing concern among creators for the uncertainty it creates. Apple's decision stems from its desire to manage all subscription billing through its own system, which Patreon had been circumventing. While Patreon has been given ample time to transition, the company is frustrated by Apple's changing rules and the impact on creators' businesses.