Netflix has been using their own billing system for years, yet I can still download Netflix on iOS, tvOS app stores.
Makes me wonder if there is an under the table deal between Netflix and Apple.
On the topic of Patreon vs Apple. I am not a lawyer but this seems to have the same basis as the Epic Games vs Apple litigation.
It's not having their own billing system, but allowing purchases to be made in-app that triggers the requirement. Which as far as I can tell, Netflix does not allow. I just checked and I can't change my plan in the app.
You can view content from creators in app. But only patreon.com can be used to manage subscriptions to each creator. No in-app purchases on Google or Apple App Stores.
UX takes a small hit, but better than giving up 27-30% to Apple or Google.
iOS and Google apps just used to view content.
Patreon is a relatively small company so velocity to complete this effort even amongst multiple teams should be at most a few weeks. If this was a Fortune 500, I would probably estimate it at 2-3 months.
https://developer.apple.com/support/storekit-external-entitl...
All purchases must still be allowed as in app purchases as well.
No, thanks. I’ll do it the Netflix way. Apps have read only content. No links to manage subs. Creator subscriptions managed strictly on desktop or browser.
Or just do away with iOS App Store distribution until US government gets their shit in gear and break up these monopolies