Selling your Android App is Now Easy
May 30, 2015
Several developers in the industry are involved in creating various android apps but the question is where to sell them. For most of us, Google’s Android market is the only place where we can get paid and free apps. But the reality is there are thousands of app platforms available in the market from where we can purchase as well as sell our Android apps.
If you are a developer having an app that is to be sold then this blog is for you as we have listed some of the well known platforms apart from Google’s android market where we can see various range of android apps available.
Places where we can sell Android Apps:
- Google’s Android Market: Even today, Google’s android market is more popular and fully supported app store. It includes a well maintained Android apps catalog which show millions of downloads per day.
Most of the developers sell their apps here only as it is one of the most trustworthy places to sell android apps. As compared to other app stores and platforms; this one has light curation. It consists of outstanding features such as market filters, bug tracking and smooth upgrade support which are useful to developers. Developers with paid developer account can get 70% of application revenue.
- Handango, GetJar and other app stores: Yes, several app stores have no developer fees however they have different revenue models. Wikipedia has a huge list of mobile app stores that serve the android community as well as offer app catalogue and allow data download.
- Amazon App store: Recently, Amazon launched its app store which is a good place for digital media distributions having many loyal users. Some amazing applications are featured to promote their store.
- Operator Curated Markets: In addition to the above mentioned android app store list, mobile device manufacturers like as Motorola, Archos, LG, Verizon also have their own app stores.
These stores also allow developers to sell apps targeted to specific devices. These also include special application categories for featured applications. Some developers have less control over the price for the application and have to pass through several steps to keep the app for download and sale.
Also, users can try this store by registering in Free Paid App of the Day programme launched by Amazon. Similar to Android Market, this store too has several features like as special deals.
Amazon has a distinct feature which lets users to check the apps completely before downloading them. These can be tested using browser based emulator. Here, too paid developers are liable to get 70% of app revenue.
Wind Up
Developers must keep in mind that there are several options available when they have developed apps for consumers. Even though Google’s android app market is the desirable place to sell the apps; there are still many alternatives available.
Slowly newly developed stores like Get Jar and Amazon apps stores are also becoming popular in the market. So, now don’t stick to a single market as day by day the options are increasing.
Hence, android app developers as well as Android app development companies like Softqube Technologies can earn handsome revenue by developing useful apps and selling them on various app stores.
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