Twitch iOS Update: Prime Subs Shift to Web Redemption
Twitch recently updated its iOS app, removing Prime subscription redemptions due to Apples policies. This guide explores the change and easy web workarounds to keep supporting your favorite streamers.
What Really Went Down
Twitch Support announced that due to Apples in app purchase policies, Prime Sub redemptions are no longer available in the Twitch iOS app. Users must now use the web to redeem their monthly Prime subs.
This change follows a brief period where the feature was available, likely related to ongoing tensions with app store policies, such as Apples 30 percent in app purchase policy.
Potential Impact on the Twitch Ecosystem
Subscriptions are a core part of Twitchs business model, enabling direct support for creators. Advertising also plays a significant role in generating income for the platform.
This iOS update may encourage users to shift to web based redemptions, which could help avoid app store fees. By using the web, transactions might bypass the typical 30 percent cut taken by app stores, potentially allowing for better revenue distribution to creators and the platform.
Overall, while the change adds a step for mobile users, it underscores the benefits of web access for maintaining efficient support systems in the streaming community.
Generate Your Prime Sub Link
To redeem your Prime Sub, use a browser. Enter the Twitch channel username below to generate a direct link:
Step by Step Redemption Guide
- Step 1: Open a Browser
- Step 2: Visit the URL
- Step 3: Redeem
Interactive Twitch Prime Crown
Click the crown below for a fun animation representing your Prime perks!
Quick Quiz: Understand the Change
Can you still redeem Prime Subs on iOS?
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Quick Poll: Your Take
Has the iOS Prime Sub update changed your subscription habits?
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The Big Picture
This update underscores tensions between platforms and app stores. Use the web workaround to continue supporting creators seamlessly.
