Most Android developers are faced with a considerable question when they are finished developing an app for the operating system – Where to release the app? There are so many app stores available out there. Most developers are particularly interested in making a profit from an app (which is normal, truth be told).
Most of them are opting for the $25 route of Google Play as it appeals to the most widespread audience.
Still, as a developer, there are numerous other options that you can opt for, which we will talk about today.
The general problem with choosing the standard option is competition.
Google’s Play Store targets a generic audience. However, other app stores are more targeted, meaning that they are aimed towards specialized audiences, looking for maybe a specific genre of apps and games.
Also, alternative app stores have various advantages, including:
- numerous promotions options
- targeted recommendations
- app booster platforms
- curated lists
- local portals
Without further ado, let’s see our top picks!
Amazon Appstore
Though it’s not as old as Google Play, this is one of its main and most successful rivals.
It saw great success with the introduction of the Kindle Fire, the Fire Phone, and a lineup of Android devices running on Fire OS, and there is an increased number of apps sold via Amazon.
There are some problems with apps via Fire OS, but most developers fix them within days of launching the apps on the portal.
Its main advantage is that it allows creators to publish HTML5 and web apps. Also, it’s constantly growing, featuring thousands of apps and a huge customer base. The Amazon Appstore is particularly simple to use for most developers.
SlideMe
SlideME is a reputable name in the app store business. It was released before Google Play, and it’s the second most popular app store after Google Play, which says a lot about it.
Its main advantages are PayPal payment support and the app store charging only 20% for each app purchase.
Mobile9
This is a lot like a social network. It has millions of active users, and each of them can comment and share the apps they installed on their devices.
Publishing apps is free, and it can lead to profitable results in the long run.
Its main advantage is a huge download rate with a small number of developers, which makes it simple to get noticed on the platform.
Samsung Galaxy Apps
This app store comes from a huge tech company that specializes in manufacturing numerous Android smartphones and tablets.
It comes as no surprise that Samsung developed its custom app store.
In contrast to other app stores, it has a tiny number of available apps, but that helps apps stand out.
The main advantage to the Galaxy Apps store is the fact that it comes pre-installed on all Samsung Galaxy devices, meaning that it is targeted towards a huge user base.
F-droid
F-droid has a more open approach to apps, as it is run by volunteers and is based on donations.
It only hosts free apps and has a policy against apps that promote paid add-ons or advertisements.
Its main advantage is a strong customer base and no costs to upload apps.
