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Patreon is a subscription platform for content creators that connects their followers directly to their work, making it easier for creators to get paid. With Patreon, creators and patrons come together to foster an amazing community by empowering the new generation of content creators.

For creators, you can get paid from your fans for making the things you’re making (videos, songs, webcomics, etc.). You can create a direct, meaningful connection with your audience, giving them access to exclusive content, community, and insight into your creative process. You can also establish multiple membership tiers. Higher tiers give funders access to premium and exclusive content that is not available for supporters at lower tiers. In this way, you not only get maximum freedom to create, but also the stability you need to build an independent creative career without having to worry about making a living.

For patrons, you can join a community of your favorite creators and pay them for making what you like. You can pay a few bucks per month or per post that a creator makes, which means the creator gets paid regularly, while you can enjoy the creator’s latest work and become a bonafide, real-life patron of the arts.

On iOS AppStore, Patreon’s rating is 4.9 out of 5.0, with 345,677 user reviews. On Google Play, its rating is 4.2 out of 5.0, with 91,482 user reviews and more than 5,000,000 installs.

The data of iOS AppStore indicates that the app is highly rated among its users. While on Google Play, its rating is not that high, which means that there is still some room for progress. But it should be noted that the rating of this app on Google Play is actually above the average level of most apps. And we should not ignore the fact that Patreon’s practice of bringing creators and fans together is unprecedented.

To improve the overall experience for both creators and patrons, the Patreon team releases updates to the app about twice a month, and the updates are mostly about bug fixes and performance improvements.

Patreon is a modern interpretation of the classic concept of patronage. Historically, artists such as painters, musicians and writers sometimes relied on the patronage of wealthy donors to fund their work. And now through this platform, content creators and patrons can maintain this kind of relationship more easily and intuitively. In addition, the app has changed the way art is evaluated. It makes creators’ work less niche, and fans can communicate directly with creators and support them through subscriptions and monthly payments.

Pros

-      With Patreon, creators can really connect with fans and focus on the positive.

-      Artists can earn a reliable monthly income from this app, spending less time chasing checks and more time creating.

-      It is a great experience to be able to support and interact with your favorite content creators.

Cons

-      Some users have reported frequent crashes when trying to open the audio tab in the app, causing the app to quit.