Patreon

Patreon

4.80
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V126.17.0.14
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10M+

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

The option set makes the most sense when it is viewed as a working toolkit for one familiar situation, not as a checklist of buttons. Users will want to be able to return to casual entertainment and media-oriented activities without relearning the interface every time the app itself opens. The supporting options matter most when they save time on repeat visits rather than asking users to configure the app itself before they understand it.
  • 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

The attraction is immediacy: the app itself puts casual entertainment and media-oriented activities within reach, while asking the user to accept the usual limits of a smaller mobile overall use. Recent feedback is still helpful, but the most honest test is whether the current release behaves well on the mobile device that will actually run it.
  • 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

Instead of touring every menu, you can follow the same path they would take on a busy day: enter, pick, act, and double-check. Within Patreon, those steps are centered on casual entertainment and media-oriented activities. Permissions are simpler to judge in context: camera access makes sense while scanning or taking a picture, while an unrelated request deserves a second look.
  • 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

Use the verified Google Play listing provided for the Android release. The installation guide uses only the store route and material that can be checked. Screen wording can vary, so follow the prompts that actually appear on the phone or tablet.
  • 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.

User Reviews

4.80
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X Jae
Apr 27, 2026

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.

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SSBFlare
Apr 28, 2026

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.

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Seth
Apr 28, 2026

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.

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Sami Hasselberg
Apr 27, 2026

Slow and very cumbersome to navigate Can I turn off the emails please??

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Ray Cole
Apr 28, 2026

is anybody else app isn't working

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Naomi Kenzia
Apr 29, 2026

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.

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Mark Pierce
Apr 28, 2026

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.

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Keelie Bays
Apr 29, 2026

app crashes every time I try to message someone. this seems to be a consistent issue.

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Jacob Lynch August
Apr 29, 2026

(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.

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C W
Apr 27, 2026

It's a Great site.