iOS Pricing Issue Update
Added 2024-08-19 16:00:09 +0000 UTCThanks all for taking the time to vote and comment on my recent post about the iOS pricing due to Apple's imminent subscription charge changes.
Although I'm aware not everyone has voted (and many may not have even seen it yet) I'm fairly confident that I have a fair picture of thoughts and feelings on it, and it's nice to see they largely mirror my own.
Based on the feedback I have received, I have decided to opt for the 'increased charge on iOS' option when the changes come into effect in November. I have made this decision based primarily in the hopes that it will encourage people away from Apple subscriptions. What they are doing feels like extortion and it's not fair that either patrons or creators should be out of pocket for their rampant greed.
This means that, from November, if you subscribe through the iOS app, you will see your subscription fee change from £5 to £6.50. As I have previously stated, I don't want to ever see any of my patrons paying more for the same thing, so I encourage anyone who is currently on iOS to consider switching to the browser version. I will continue to encourage new subscribers to do the same.
Hopefully Apple sees the error of their ways if enough people abandon subscriptions through iOS.
Just as a reminder, I do not benefit from this change. I still get the same percentage of subscription payments. If you remain on iOS, the extra amount you will be paying does not go to me and it does not go to Patreon, it goes to Apple.
If I remember, I'll do some reminders closer to the time for anyone who remains on iOS. The changes will apparently come into effect in November, so if you're needing to make any changes, you still have a couple of months to do so.
Thank you all for your support on this x
Comments
That's very kind of you. Always a pleasure to have you here :)
Matthew Smith
2024-08-20 20:08:56 +0000 UTCAww, thanks, that's lovely yo hear. I can never understate how much I appreciate the support of all my patrons!
Matthew Smith
2024-08-20 20:08:28 +0000 UTCI'm a subscriber via the web...regardless, sign me up for whatever price you come up with, well worth what I pay, in fact I think you are getting short-changed.
John Warren
2024-08-19 23:29:22 +0000 UTCGood call! If a web-based alternative exists, I always choose it. Nothing gets in the way of my Chris and Danny fix… and Blane… and Mr. Trent… and… and…
Jimbomatic
2024-08-19 18:16:10 +0000 UTC