PSA - please use Patreon website vs App
Hello guys! So with the recent changes to the Patreon App and Apple Store, not only are they not taking an additional 30% fee from us creators on top of the high platform cost Patreon charges, but they are also WITHHOLDING the funds from app purchases/subscriptions from creator for 75 days. That’s 2.5 months your subscription sits in a creator’s payout balance with them being unable to access it.
So, if you guys can, please make sure you are using the Patreon website instead of the app to make purchases/subscribe to new creators! I’m thankful I’m in a good financial spot at the moment, but it’s ridiculous how we have no say over our payouts and gettting unfairly charged additional fees :/
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Is it just Apple or Google Play too? *Samsung user over here
Out of curiosity, is it JUST signing up that needs to be done over the web, or does using the app also mess you up with regards to just looking at stuff? Because I signed up last night, but my phone reeeeaaaaallly doesn't like running the website(￣▽￣*)ゞ
Just signing up! You can still use the app
I’m so sorry that’s awful! I’ll continue to support you and your amazing work through the website!! 💚
oh no i just purchased a sub on apple 🥲 im sorry! ill remember this in the future, love your work! 🫶
It’s okay!! In the end I’m just happy to get supporters! It’s Apple that’s an ass LOL
FYI for those who cannot use it on pc, Patreon's mobile web interface is well done and easy as well, very similar to the app.
This is just for new subs/purchases, right? So our current sub through Apple won’t be affected unless we change tiers?
I’m thinking it’s new subs!
I thought this only affected apple users. Does it affect android now too?
It will in the future, just right now it’s apple
I've always used the app but ok 🙂
This is so good to know! Should we restart are subscription from the website..?
You can! But you do not have to!
whattt, that is ridiculous! I also can’t use it on pc (my only pc is my work pc and this is definitely not work content!)
HAHA it’s okay!
Are you serious? Fuck patreon. I’m never able to use it on pc but thanks for letting us know
It’s okay! Thankfully I can wait on the funds but it’s just so discouraging still how a good chuck of my payout is locked for 2.5 months 😭