Disney joins Netflix and Spotify in bypassing the 'Apple tax.' Hulu and Disney+ users are now redirected from the iOS app to their respective websites to buy or renew a subscription.

Disney has taken action to prevent customers from subscribing to Disney+ or Hulu through Apple’s App Store, removing the subscription fee liability.

Disney Plus and Hulu will no longer offer Apple App Store billing support for new and returning subscribers on iOS and iPadOS.

If you want to subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu on your iPhone, you can’t do that anymore. Support documents for Disney Plus and Hulu now say that new and returning subscribers to those streaming services can’t sign up through Apple,

Disney is no longer allowing its customers to sign up for and purchase subscriptions to Hulu or Disney+ through Apple's App Store, cutting

In the past, Apple has always required streaming platforms available on the App Store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app using in-app purchases. However, as this is no longer a requirement,

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.

Apple takes a hefty commission off subscriptions sold through its devices, and Disney doesn’t want to pay any longer. Disney is looking to cut out the middleman when it comes to its streaming