Google Play 🛒 Marketplace Free
Distribution and billing for Android apps; Google keeps 15% on the first $1M and on subscriptions, 30% above.
- Web rank
- #1
- This week
- –
- 30 days
- –
- Fee / share
- Google keeps 15% on the first $1M a year and on subscriptions, 30% above
- Payout schedule
- Monthly, ~15th
- Paid via
- Bank transfer
- Pricing
- Free
- Type
- Launch, deal & app marketplaces
Methods Google Play pays for
Niches accepted
Accepts 1 restricted niche that most networks refuse.
About Google Play
Google Play distributes Android apps and handles billing, keeping 15% on the first $1 million a year and on all subscriptions, 30% above that. Developer registration is a one-time $25. Install volume is unmatched; revenue per user is lower than iOS.
Pros
- Largest install base worldwide and a one-time $25 developer fee
- Faster review than Apple
Cons
- Lower ARPU than iOS
- Policy enforcement is automated
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