🍏👎iOS app / Monthly billing

Guys, can you believe that last month I found out that those dear decision-makers at Apple will be taking 30% of my Patreon subscriptions through their iOS app in the future? Yes, you heard that right, 30%. They've decided this from their ivory tower, even though I've never made any agreement with them. Now, if you thought this might be blatant extortion, I must urge you to exercise moderation in your thoughts (but who am I to tell you how to think?).

It goes without saying that I absolutely refuse to have my income siphoned off like this, so I have no choice but to increase my rates by 30%—but only for users who subscribe via the iOS app. Please note, there will be no increase for subscribers using a web browser or Android.

Furthermore, Apple is forcing Patreon and, by extension, yours truly, to switch from “per creation” to “monthly” billing. Since I already produce content once a month, this isn’t a major change, but I regret that it’s being imposed on us in this way. Your membership will be converted from a “per creation” amount to a “monthly” amount, and you will remain in the same tier with the same benefits. Below are the monthly tier prices:

• Basic User: $1.50

• Sequence Maker: $5.50

• Movie Fan: $8

• Models Lover: $11

• Fashion Victim: $16

• Hardcore Gamer: $21.50

• Booty Hunter: $25

• Fashion Maniac: $30.50

• Beta Tester: $46

If you applied a monthly maximum to the number of posts you pay for each month, this may result in a monthly membership that is lower than the new price of that tier. This price will be maintained as long as you continue to use your current payment method.

If you would like to make changes to your membership, it’s easy to adjust your membership amount within this tier or switch to another one that we offer. Below are guides to help you do this:

• Changing your tier https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000126286-Changing-your-tier

• Increasing your payment amount https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/27288560659981-Increasing-your-payment-amount-not-upgrading-tier

Thank you for your understanding as I make this change. I wanted to inform all of our members now to provide plenty of time to make any adjustments before this takes effect on October 2. Please reach out if you have any questions.