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So based on 1 data (from your own app), your conclusion is that it is not worth building apps on Android in spite of more than a 100 million devices out there.

Is it possible there are already established apps on Android in your category?

Do you think it would be different if you actually ported your app at least a year ago?




I think the problem is that this application was released solely on the Amazon App Store whereas most Android users are purchasing from Google Play.

edit: apparently this is not the case, though the OP didn't make that clear initially


The app is on Google Play also. It sells more on the Amazon store.


Not exactly. The conclusion was based on the fact that selling 50 copies in 1 day meant it ranked 120 in all paid apps on the Amazon store.


What's the name of your app?


"Hmmm. Would love to say but worried abouthttp://www.jacquesmattheij.com/So+you+are+making+good+money+...

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I thought you're not making money.

Post your app here. I bet a lot of people would be able to point out why you're not making money on Android.




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