iOS update
🕑 Added 2025-03-05 19:24:32 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
Just a heads up, if you sign up for our Patreon (or most others) through the iOS App Store, you'll have to pay an extra 30% each month as an 'App Store fee.' That kinda blows. To circumvent this, you can just pay the normal amount for a membership on the web or on Android.
Our Patreon tiers are currently set at $5 and $10, so if you're paying more than that, you may be affected. This shouldn't impact patrons who've previously subscribed on iOS, just moving forward.
tl:dr: If you are joining the Patreon, whether for the first time or re-upping your subscription, sign up on the web or Android to avoid paying an extra 30%!
Comments
Eric Wheelhouse
Saw it was 7.50 on the app and immediately went to the browser. What’s funny it was just as easy using Apple Pay on the website. Makes you wonder what the whole point of it is
MercifulTrash
Well shoot 🥲😅 looks like I need to do some investigating or get a new phone. Thanks a bunch 👍
Burretploof
I think it does because the App Store fee applies to all payments made through the App Store.
MercifulTrash
Do you know if it effects the yearly tier as well?
Sky Milton
If it starts with a lower case I, it needs to die
Kylieee
Ughhh the poisoned apple strikes again
London
THIRTY PERCENT? that's absurd
Zachary Carter
Danny and Arnold are so thoughtful
mom_pleaser69
thank you Leigh Daniel Avidaniel and Arin Handstand, you’re truly men of the people
Andrew Le
Thank heavens for my Droid. My old boss was trying to control me and switch me to iOS. It ain't happening chief.
Jussomegay
Another Apple L, they simply don't respect poorer customers.
GameGrumps
Maybe we should start
GameGrumps
It might? I think you still might be good, double check before it renews in November that you're not getting charged more (our prices haven't changed). If you are, just resub through web, not your iphone
GameGrumps
No, you should be fine if you already started your subscription
GameGrumps
Yes it should!
Sally Sociopath
I think it's preferable because it simplifies a lot of stuff. No customizing, no handling files, just buy and go.
Sally Sociopath
I pay on the patron website and log in to the app just fine from my android, btw. Maybe it'll work that way for apple too?
Zan Azoth
Oh c'mon... the game doesn't even respect itself lmao
Carl P. H. Bay
I just wish that you’d play danganronpa with more respect
Amy Rose
My payments are automatic each month I mostly use the app now, is that fine since I’m already subbed to everything or should I just delete the app altogether and only use the web version?
Skekk
tbf lots of people who have apple or had apple (mines handmedown personally cannot afford to buy a new phone plus this one has basically my whole life on it rn) cannot afford to buy a new phone on a whim lmfao.
Kent Loofbourrow
That’s… what they do. Patreon automatically raises the price on iOS by 30% so neither they nor the creator have to pay it.
LesbiansЯus
You guys are goated for this
Bradd
Blackberry still exists!?!?
Mark Blythe
we all know apple sucks
Kim Colleary
I use Android, but it's really awesome of you guys to warn people about that.
Ashley Stringer
This is why I love you guys! You care about us lovelies enough to make sure we don't have to pay hidden fees!🥰 I am an Android user so this doesn't affect me but this is still really sweet!❤️
Olivia Collins
Bless you guys
Troy Dackery
I have an annual subscription that renews in November. That just means I have to cancel and purchase the annual subscription on computer before then, right?
Doktor Vem
As far as I've understood it it's mostly basically a cult at this point and some are just too lazy to learn new shit
Karine Bélair
*laughs in BlackBerry Android* *joins* *cries a little when the $5 tier is $8 in CAD but still laughs*
KatAuroraMist
It just matters where you pay for the subscription so as long as you don’t change how you’re paying it shouldn’t effect you
PlayPod
how people can still support apple is beyond me
Meranda fisher
*laughs in Samsung *
StressedVulture
5 bucks + 25.5% sales tax but otherwise the normal price
Serah Nova
Thanks! Ill swap to computer to renew! I had to do that for Youtube. Love my Iphone and I prefer it to androids, but man, I hate the cons of iphones. 🤣
Naku-chan
So I don't have the app I just use the web browser but I was thinking of getting the app on my iPad, will that effect me at all?
CobaltTJ
Apple are so scummy when it comes to stuff like this, it's the only time Epic Games has ever been in the right legally when they fought Apple over the same issue
Edward Maldonado
That's insane that Apple makes the customer pay the extra 30% instead of keeping 30% cut of the original price.
Edward Maldonado
It sounds like it will previous subscribers when you go to renew the subscription.
Edward Maldonado
It sounds like it will affect previous subscribers when you go to renew the subscription.
Bryce Davis
I didn't know the Grumps were offering any rectal based subscriptions...
Ethan Roberts
Solid integrity play from the gang. Thanks for the heads up.
Jack
also, how would one quickly find out if i’m being charged the extra fee? this site is ass
Jack
just wanna confirm that this is only affecting new sign-ups and not old ones?
Kai Lucas Zachary
That’s really cool of you guys to announce to your fans. Plenty other creators wouldn’t care a bit.
rena frye
Praise the Almighty android
rena frye
That'll show them iphonies 😡!!!
Takeshi T
MAKE AMERICA GREAT MAKE AGAIN (MAGMA)
Sarahmonster
Filthy iOS users
Zed
That's what it sounds like...
Derek Smith
Gonna start invoicing Tim Cook a “Suck My Ass” fee.
Zed
Hehehe <3 android
Mathew
This is why I do annal subscriptions. Can’t miss out on the boys because of capitalism.
Mandy Warneke
it’s not just patreon, be wary of most subscriptions or purchases made via the app store because of this upcharge (ex. anything in twitch and most streaming services)
Marissa Mason
Good thing I'm an Android loyalist.
Logan Rees
Thanks for the heads up team ✌️
Blues
So this is only affecting NEW members ? Not old ones?