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« on: October 21, 2019, 04:05:21 pm »

Subscription comes to Twitch on iOS, but it will cost you more than usual

Apple's 30% digital cut is to blame...

What you need to know

Twitch users on iOS can now subscribe directly within the app.
Subscription is bought through iOS Sub Tokens, redeemable for a one-month tier 1 subscription.
Because Apple takes 30% of digital revenue, these cost $5.99 so that streamers don't lose money.
Twich has rolled out subscriptions to users of its service on iOS, however the pricing could leave a sour taste in the mouth of users.

Twitch announced the launch of the feature on its blog yesterday, after the feature was revealed at TwichCon San Diego.

As per the release:


  Until now, viewers on iOS weren't able to subscribe to their favorite channels from the Twitch mobile app. That changes today with the launch of iOS Sub Tokens. Starting NOW, viewers on iOS can subscribe to any Partner or Affiliate channel directly from the Twitch iOS app.
 
  Subscriptions on iOS work a little differently than on desktop, so here's everything you need to know:Viewers can purcha...

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