Back in 2018, Netflix also removed the option to purchase subscriptions through Apple’s App Store.
Billing Changes:
- According to Engadget, Disney+ and Hulu no longer allow subscriptions to be purchased directly through their Apple streaming applications.
- Posted on both of the Disney-owned streaming services help pages, “New and returning subscribers are no longer able to sign up and pay for Hulu through Apple.”
- Subscribers are still able to sign-in and enjoy content from both services in the iOS applications.
- By removing this subscription option, the services avoid Apple’s 30 percent cut on all purchases made through iOS apps.
- For those currently subscribed to either service through iOS, you can maintain your subscription as is. Hulu, however, is now only offering Hulu with/without ads with Live TV and other add ons requiring a signup through their website.
- Adding these services will require those subscribed to Hulu or Disney+ through iOS to cancel their subscription and re-sign up on the respective websites.
- This comes right after both Disney+ and Hulu raised subscription prices with most subscriptions raising $2 a month.
- Apple’s steep profit cuts have led to several lawsuits with companies like Epic Games and Spotify over the years.
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