Ap Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
Native paid subscriptions inside Apple Podcasts — 30% cut year one, 15% after, plus $19.99/yr program fee.
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30% Y1 / 15%
Payout
monthly
Category
Podcast
Countries
170+ regions
About Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions lets creators sell monthly or annual subs inside the Apple Podcasts app, with pricing starting at $0.49/month. Creators keep 70% of revenue in year one, rising to 85% after a subscriber completes a full year. Requires joining the Apple Podcasters Program for $19.99/year. Exclusive to Apple Podcasts — not a private feed that works anywhere.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Frictionless signup via existing Apple ID
- Massive built-in audience on iOS
- Fee drops to 15% after year one of a subscriber
- 100% of other podcast revenue stays with creator
Cons
- 30% first-year cut is the steepest in the category
- Subscribers limited to Apple Podcasts app
- $19.99 annual program fee required
Full breakdown
- Platform fee
- 30% Y1 / 15% · of revenue + $19.99/yr
- Payout speed
- monthly
- Minimum payout
- Apple default
- Countries supported
- 170+ regions
- Email list export
- None
- Custom domain
- No
- Community features
- None
Common questions
How much does Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charge creators?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is Apple default.
How fast does Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pay out?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays creators on a monthly cadence. The minimum balance required before a payout is triggered is Apple default.
Can I export my subscriber list from Apple Podcasts Subscriptions?
No — Apple Podcasts Subscriptions does not give creators subscriber email addresses. The subscriber relationship stays on-platform.
What can creators earn from on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions supports subs. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Apple Podcasts Subscriptions support?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays out in: 170+ regions. If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Apple Podcasts Subscriptions directly.
What are the best Apple Podcasts Subscriptions alternatives?
The closest peers to Apple Podcasts Subscriptions are Spotify for Podcasters, Supercast, Patreon. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.