But from past threads in a Linux Forum, seems this only applies to people using the Apple IOS App for Patreon. Not sure if using Apple Laptops.
But if you use Patreon's WEB Site directly, the fee cannot be collected by Apple.
That was my take anyways.
Moreover, the fee only applies to the subscriptions made using Apple's payment system. That being said, in most jurisdictions their payment system is the only one developers can use in an app. IMHO, this is the real problem.
Patreon fought this for a while but Apple has all the leverage unfortunately.
Yet. Apple forces a specific browser engine on all apps, so they have the means to block patreon website too.
If they weren’t a public company, you’d think they were the mob. I’ll never trust the Apple ecosystem ever again