Apple sets deadline for Patreon to migrate creators to in-app subscriptions

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Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple has set a November 1, 2026 deadline for Patreon to migrate all creators to in-app purchase subscriptions, affecting about 4% of creators still using legacy billing methods. TechCrunch is reporting that Apple has given Patreon a new deadline to migrate all of its creators to use Apple’s in-app purchases for subscriptions. This all started back in 2024 when Apple said that, in order for the Patreon app to stay on the App Store, it would have to have all Patreon creators bill through in-app purchases. Any attempt to push people to the web to subscribe would be in violation of its App Store rules. Patreon creators who need more information can check the Patreon In-App purchases billing FAQ.