I keep getting spammed Quips notifications I don't care about despite turning off notifications for them, had to unsubscribe from someone I've been supporting for a while because of this and am not impressed with Patreon not disabling them like I told it to.
Patreon





App Information
| Version | 126.17.0.14 |
| Content Rating | Teen |
| Android Required | 8.0 |
| Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Developer | Patreon |
| Price | Free |
| Category | Entertainment |
Description
Patreon brings casual entertainment and media-oriented activities to a phone or tablet in the form of a dedicated app. Users looking for an accessible way to spend free time may appreciate having the main activity accessible without returning to a desktop browser. The confirmed store text is the basis for the option discussion below; anything not described there is left out. The advertised overall use includes a video-related component rather than relying only on static text or images. The application can be explored at an unhurried pace, starting with the obvious controls and leaving secondary settings for later. The everyday usefulness of Patreon depends on how comfortably it brings casual entertainment and media-oriented activities into a mobile routine. That makes it the sort of app people can try in a real situation before deciding whether it deserves a permanent place on their mobile device.
Key Features
- Short sessions are possible, while returning you can continue exploring when more time is accessible.
- Music, audio, or spoken content appears among the app itself’s stated uses.
- Controls arranged so the main activity can be understood before optional settings are changed.
- Direct access to the part of the overall use devoted to casual entertainment and media-oriented activities.
- The listing indicates that you can search for a particular item, subject, or result.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: People can understand what the app itself is meant to do without sorting through an unrelated collection of tools.
- Pros: The learning process can be gradual, with optional settings left untouched until they are needed.
- Pros: Mobile access makes casual entertainment and media-oriented activities accessible in places where a computer would be inconvenient.
- Pros: Compatibility and update notes give users helpful evidence before they commit to a download.
- Cons: Users will want to check whether essential functions require connectivity, payment, registration, or extra content.
- Cons: An update may move familiar controls or remove a option that existed in an earlier release.
- Cons: Older or low-storage devices may not deliver the same overall use as newer hardware.
Functions
- Compare the visible options before choosing how to proceed with casual entertainment and media-oriented activities.
- Use the playback controls to start, pause, move through, or repeat the selected audio when those options are accessible.
- Bring up the video section and test playback with a short file before working with larger content.
- Start from the main screen and pick the section that most closely matches the current goal.
- Use search with a clear keyword, then compare the returned items before opening one.
How to Use
- Step 1: Bring up the recorded Google Play listing for Patreon on the Android mobile device where it will be installed.
- Step 2: Confirm that the app itself name and icon match Patreon. Because the developer is not recorded in the current data, do not guess it; use the listing itself to verify who publishes the app itself. Also read the operating-system requirement and make sure the mobile device is supported.
- Step 3: Use the listing to check what it says about the release, cost, privacy, and purpose. Do not infer facts the page leaves out.
- Step 4: Tap the store’s Install or Get control and wait until the verified store finishes downloading and installing Patreon.
- Step 5: Bring up Patreon from the mobile device’s app list or home screen. The opening view should make sense before you create an account or alter the default setup.
- Step 6: Do not approve permissions in a batch. Check the reason for each request and postpone anything unrelated.
- Step 7: Get started with one option described in the store listing and follow the labels presented inside the app itself. Complete a small test before using essential files, payments, or private data.
- Step 8: Return to the same verified store for updates. Look over any new permission request before accepting it, especially after a major update.
Downloads
User Reviews
I have specifically turned off notifications for previews of content not included in my membership, however, it seems like doing this has only made these notifications appear more frequently. It is very annoying to get a notification thinking it is for something that I have access to, but it turns out to only be a glorified advertisement. I would rate the app 5 stars if something was done to fix this.
Unpolished User Experience. Considering it's the only option premium content from most creators, you would think they'd have a better UI for navigating. There is also random issues with specifically video playback that arise with no indication as to why (not Internet issues, I checked). There is also basic functionalities that should be expected in an app as big as this one such as Timestamp references in comments or a simple watch history. Too many minor inconveniences that add up quickly.
Slow and very cumbersome to navigate Can I turn off the emails please??
is anybody else app isn't working
It feels like each update makes the app worse. If they aren't breaking a quality of life feature, they're changing the UI, making it harder to read and/or navigate. Edit: changed the UI again. Now it doesn't show the number of comments on a post, and the comments themselves are less readable, you have to click again to see all comments, and they show a worthless list of "similar" posts after the comments.
the app lags, won't download it takes days to download load a video. I just signed up for my first patreon membership and I all ready regret it. the website is fine, but trying to use the app on my phone is horrible.
app crashes every time I try to message someone. this seems to be a consistent issue.
(1) Payments are always a nightmare. Every debit and credit card declines them because they test account details and pull pledges from different countries. (2) I hate using the app to comment or chat because when I accidentally rotate my device, everything I've typed gets erased. (3) Creator content will often not show up in the app: just a blank page.
It's a Great site.