[threatofrain]

You can have subscriptions without Apple taking a cut.

[irq]

True, but those subscriptions can’t be purchased through an iOS app. Nor can you direct users from an iOS app to your web site to purchase the subscription there. Both are against Apple’s rules. You have to just hope users figure out how to subscribe on their own. Or give Apple their 30%.

[threatofrain]

And the difference appears to be one of whether customer subscriptions were negotiated on Apple’s platform or yours.

[Dah00n]

Sure, but you are not allowed to say so. "Go to ourwebsite.com to subscribe" will get you banned.