# Patreon vs Dropout

Patreon and Dropout both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 41% of Patreon's. Patreon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Patreon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Patreon against 5.0 for Dropout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patreon has 577K ratings behind it against 77K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Patreon's written reviews are positive against 99% of Dropout's.

Patreon ships an update weekly, Dropout every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patreon | Dropout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (577K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patreon/id1044456188/reviews) | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577K** | 77K |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | **99.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #52 |
| Size | 137 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Patreon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044456187) | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) |

## What reviewers say

### Patreon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patreon/id1044456188)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #47 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Gain exclusive access to content from your favorite creators, including podcasts, videos, art, and more. Engage with creators and fellow fans in community chats and enjoy offline listening for audio content.

**Highlights:** Exclusive creator content access, Community group chats, Offline audio listening, Personalized fan profiles, Creator work collections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Podcast Lovers Get This!
- 🚀 Awesome platform for supporting creators
- 💡 Great way to find and support independent artists
- 👍 Worthwhile platform with useful content
- 👍 Able to support small animators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of adjustment options
- 🐛 Website is better than app
- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 Awful app with poor functionality
- 🐛 Technically it works but cumbersome

**Reported bugs**

- Search function crashes the app
- Inability to access subscriptions on mobile
- Inconsistent episode tracking and playback
- Disappearing downloaded content
- Inability to log in with email

**Requested features**

- Face ID feature
- Ability to filter posts by year
- Playlist/queue functionality for audio/video
- Apple TV app
- Ability to search through subscribed creators' posts


### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patreon free?

Patreon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dropout free?

Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patreon or Dropout?

Dropout is rated higher. Patreon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 577K ratings, while Dropout averages 5.0 from 77K ratings.

### Do Patreon or Dropout have ads?

Neither Patreon nor Dropout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patreon or Dropout?

Patreon ships an update weekly, and Dropout every 2 months. Most recently, Patreon was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dropout on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Patreon or Dropout?

Patreon currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Dropout at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*