Android Market
Parent company
Launch Date
October 22, 2009
Overview
Android Market—an open content distribution system that will help end users find, purchase, download and install various types of content on their Android-powered devices. The concept is simple: leverage Google’s expertise in infrastructure, search and relevance to connect users with content created by developers like you.
The mobile device platform Android was built from the ground-up to enable developers to create compelling mobile applications that take full advantage of all a handset has to offer. It was built to be truly open.
APP Store Stats and Facts
Regions and Countries
Europe, US, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan
On Device Discovery
(on device web portal, on device application, installation from PC, other)
Yes, and web portal
Potential Install Base
(# of Devices/# of Subscribers in market)
~ 6 Million (Nov '09)
Install Base
(# of Devices/# of Subscribers currently available)
~ 6 Million (Nov '09)
# of applications in store to date
20,000 (Dec '09)
Downloads to date
Unknown
Application Pricing Options
free, $0.99 - $200
Application Categories
Communication, Entertainment, Finance, Lifestyle, Multimedia, News & Weather, Reference, Shiopping, Social, Tools, Travel, Games - Arcade & Action, Games - Brains & Puzzle, Games Cards & Casino, Games - Casual
App Store consumer website (link)
http://www.android.com/market/
Developer Submission Facts
Platform/Development Environment
Runtimes Supported
Dalvik, native
Operating Systems
Android
Devices Supported
All Android devices
Time to market
(Stated time from submission to publication)
Immediate
Program Joining Fee
$25
Application Signing Fee
No
Application Signing/Certification Process
http://developer.android.com/guide/publishing/publishing.html
Submission Fee
No
Regional Submissions
(one time, or multi-submissions)
One time
Developer % of Revenue Share
70%
Billing/Revenue Options
Google Checkout using a credit, debit, or gift card. T-Mobile US to offer on bill payment
App Store developer website (link)
http://market.android.com/publish