Disney+ and Hulu no longer support signing up through the App Store.
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In an attempt to avoid paying Apple's App Store fees, Disney has removed the ability for users to pay for Disney+ or Hulu through the App Store.
By requiring its users to visit the website rather than pay through the App Store, Disney can save money and avoid paying Apple a fee. For in-app purchases like subscriptions, Apple typically charges companies a fee for each transaction made within the app, which can be up to 30% of the payment.
The subscription-related changes can be found on the official Disney and Hulu websites. New and existing subscribers cannot pay for their subscriptions through Apple, nor can they sign up for either service. However, existing subscribers paid by Apple will remain unaffected, according to the Disney+ and Hulu websites.
As MacRumors notes, users will still be able to enjoy their Disney+ and Hulu content on iOS, but they will need to sign in through their respective apps. However, to pay, users will need to head to the Disney+ and Hulu websites. From there, all available subscription plans can be viewed and directly signed up for a subscription.
In-game purchases and the associated App Store fees have often been controversial in the past, with companies like Epic Games going so far as to sue Apple. In February 2024, streaming service Netflix also stopped supporting in-game payments.
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