YouTube TV Ending Support for App Store Subscriptions in March

YouTube today sent out emails to customers who are subscribed to its YouTube TV service through Apple's App Store, letting them know that ‌App Store‌ subscriptions are going to be discontinued in March.

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From the emails:

You're currently subscribed to YouTube TV through Apple in-app purchases, so we're writing to let you know that, starting March 13, 2020, YouTube TV will no longer accept payment through Apple in-app purchases.

YouTube TV members will still be able to watch YouTube TV content on Apple devices.

You'll be billed for one final month of service and then your in-app purchase subscription will be canceled automatically on your billing date after March, 13, 2020.

There's no word on why YouTube is ending YouTube TV subscriptions through the ‌App Store‌, but Apple does take a cut of all subscription purchases, so avoiding in-app purchases will allow YouTube to skirt that fee.

When it comes to subscriptions, Apple takes a 30 percent cut of the subscription price paid by each subscriber for the first 12 months, and then if a subscriber remains subscribed, Apple's cut drops to 15 percent.

The YouTube TV app will need to remove all references to subscribing and signing up from its app when in-app purchases disappear, as Apple does not allow apps to link out to third-party subscription purchase options.

Apps that offer subscriptions on Apple's platform have complained about Apple's cut for years. Some apps raise their subscription prices through the ‌App Store‌ to compensate for the fee, while others choose not to offer subscriptions in Apple's apps.

YouTube TV users will be able to continue using the YouTube TV app on Apple's platforms, but will need to sign up for a subscription on the website.

(Thanks, Kyle!)

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Top Rated Comments

trekkie604 Avatar
71 months ago
15% cut just to facilitate billing is ridiculous.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Ursadorable Avatar
71 months ago
People actually pay for YouTube?
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
smithrh Avatar
71 months ago
When I signed up about two weeks ago, I could not do so through the app store, even though I wanted to and tried to, so this may have already been in effect for some.

Also, yes Google=Youtube. I reluctantly came from Vue when they shut down.


15% cut just to facilitate billing is ridiculous.
I'd happily pay a 15% premium to keep my personal data personal.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Baymowe335 Avatar
71 months ago
I think I'm going to use Hulu+ Live TV instead. YouTube is too Googly for me.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Varking Avatar
71 months ago

Thank god I return my apple 4k.... Wouldve been pissed if google tv app stopped working.
This... is a hot take. The YouTube TV app will continue to work. It literally says it right inside the article. They are no longer billing through Apples App Store. You will need to sign up for a sub/continue your sub through the website.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
aardwolf Avatar
71 months ago
Apple disabled my app years ago and refused to allow any new builds until I implemented In App purchasing. I had been handling everything via PayPal. If YouTube can get away with not paying the Apple premium, then why should I have to?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)