Disney+ will no longer accept new consumer subscriptions through the app store. This adaptation will also apply to Hulu.
Customers seeking to subscribe are redirected by Disney and Hulu to their respective websites for sign-up purposes.
Disney drops App Store signups alongside Netflix and Spotify.
When consumers sign up for subscriptions through the App Store on their iPhones or iPads, Apple will earn a 30% fee each time. Companies often recoup their fees by imposing higher costs on customers who opt to subscribe through the App Store. Netflix and Spotify have made a conscious decision to no longer allow new user sign-ups through their iPhone or iPad applications. As a substitute, customers are encouraged to visit our website and sign up promptly.
The Disney+ and Hulu brands have been updated to reflect their transformative evolution. The company’s Pages feature notes that both new and existing subscribers are unable to sign up for its services through Apple devices. Notwithstanding, this transformation will not affect current subscribers. If you’re currently paying for Disney+ or Hulu through the App Store, this arrangement will remain unchanged for the time being.
In March 2022, Apple took a significant step by allowing ‘reader’ apps like Netflix and Spotify to include hyperlinks to their websites. By doing so, this strategy allowed companies to steer customers towards their websites and capitalize on fresh sign-ups.
notices that this transformation from Disney+ would make it ineligible for Apple’s Video Companion Program. You won’t be able to enjoy seamless Disney+ and Hulu integration with Siri, AirPlay, and Common Search.
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