#2in Creator MonetizationPatreon
What is Patreon?
Patreon is an entertainment app for finding and following creators such as podcasters, video makers, artists and musicians. Users can join creators' communities for free and unlock exclusive posts and benefits through paid membership or one-time purchases. The listing also mentions community chats and live streams with creators and other fans.
Pricing. Patreon is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Finding podcasters, artists or musicians to follow
- Supporting creators through paid membership
- Joining community chats with creators and other fans
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Patreon scores 93 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 99, App Store search rank 77, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Discover hundreds of thousands of podcasters, video makers, artists, musicians, marsupial mediators, fast food historians, and a kaleidoscopic cornucopia of creative people making what they love, not what they think will "perform." Get their best, most authentic, most exclusive work alongside millions of other people who know creativity is worth it. FIND creative people from every corner of the internet making what excites them. JOIN the communities of creators you love for free and keep up with everything they’re doing. UNLOCK exclusive posts and benefits through paid membership and one-time purchases. GATHER with creators and other fans in community chats and live streams. EXPLORE more creators, communities, and corners of creative subculture you’ll love. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Compare in Creator Monetization
| Measure | Patreon |  Spotify for Creators |  Trybe Creators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 93 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Ratings | 580K | 118K | 5.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 5d ago | 6d ago | 1d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free |
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Questions about Patreon
Is the app free to use?
The app is free. Joining creators' communities is described as free, while exclusive posts and benefits require paid membership or one-time purchases.
What kinds of creators are on the app?
The listing mentions podcasters, video makers, artists, musicians, and other creators across many topics, though it does not give a full list or count of creators.
Can I interact with creators directly?
Users can gather with creators and other fans in community chats and live streams. Specific details about how these work are not stated on the App Store.
Is Patreon free?
Patreon is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Patreon good for?
Patreon is built for finding podcasters, artists or musicians to follow, supporting creators through paid membership, joining community chats with creators and other fans. It sits in the creator monetization list on AppTierList.
Is Patreon worth it?
Patreon is S tier, ranked #2 of 19 creator monetization apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 579,890 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Patreon compare to Spotify for Creators?
Patreon is S tier at 93; Spotify for Creators is S tier at 97. Spotify for Creators ranks higher. Patreon is free to download, with in-app purchases, Spotify for Creators is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Patreon updated?
Patreon was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Creator Monetization
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 19
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 579,890
- Recent reviews
- 3.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Finding podcasters, artists or musicians to follow, Supporting creators through paid membership, Joining community chats with creators and other fans
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 135 MB
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 17
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed