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App Store Increases Revenue Lead Over Google Play in Q1 2015
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LOL. did you even stop for a moment and think that, it might be because most of the iPaid apps are free or cheaper in Google Play. Never mind, iSheep baaa..
why am i in macrumors ? i like both the worlds and each have their pros and cons.
AlecZ
macrumors 65816
I'm hoping more people switch to iOS so we don't have to worry as much about making stuff for Android.
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Well yeah, that's exactly why. The developers don't seem to think people on Android are willing to pay as much. That makes it a worse market for developers (and better for consumers in a way). It's impressive that the iOS market is that much different. I don't know why you're calling him an "iSheep" for pointing it out.
Or it could be that iPhone customers tend to earn more money and spend more money, making developing on that platform more profitable for developers.
You might not think this matters, but it means iPhone and iPad gets higher quality apps, because developers can afford more resources to make them.
You're hardly balanced if you're using terms like "iSheep". Go away.
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It really depends on how the revenue is measured. Android apps are more commonly free since they are easier to pirate. Making them free and ad supported means that there isn't any reason to pirate and the developers can get some revenue from the ads.
AppleScruff1
macrumors G4
I continue to be amazed how the Apple model churns out so much money compared to the Google model. I know the explanation that fragmentation of the OS and all the competing hardware that make them commodities and all that. Still, we really need to stop and question why no one else is following the Apple model given no one else is making anything close.
AppleScruff1
macrumors G4
I'm going to the Apple store right now and giving them all of my money. And I'm not going to buy anything. I'm just gonna give them my money. 😛
AlecZ
macrumors 65816
The question is then whether the extra work is worth entering that market, and that might not be the case for some developers. It is less likely to be worth it for small developers.
My guess is that 2 things weigh in here:
1) There's multiple Google stores and IMO you'd get a high percentage of people using the dodgy ones where you can download cloned/pirated apps. Even the official store has less regulation and you see that kinda stuff goong on. Apple's bans often seem weird but they encourage people to make apps that are worth selling.
2) 2 Different sets of customers. How do I say... Apple customers are probably more likely to accept that some things cost money.
You make it sound like the average Android user experience is much different than the Apple's "walled barrel" approach. It isn't. In fact, due to malware and the generally crappier apps, the experience is worse. There's a reason why Google recently copied Apple's approach to app curation.
70% more app downloads and yet devs make a lot less money. Doesn't sound like a very good business model.
TechZeke
macrumors 68020
Where did you come up with these conclusions? Android has a much high market share, so they will win the downloads game by sheer volume of users. The revenue difference highlights make up of iOS vs Andriod devices and ultimately their user base. The majority of Andriod users are on sub-$200 handsets. Someone on a cheap $50-$100 Andriod smartphone from Alcatel isn't going spend $5-$10 on an advanced featured productivity app, nor are they likely to buy apps in general. They WILL download plenty of free apps, however. Nothing wrong with the people on those devices, I'm just telling it like it is.
Let's stop pretending that every Andriod user is using a Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4, HTC One, LG G3, or a Moto X.
69Mustang
macrumors 604
I think the biggest reason for the disparity is competition. The App Store has none. GP Store has competition from multiple sources.
It's funny how some in this forum like to say iPhone users have & are willing to spend more money but will complain like tightwads about spending more than $0.99 on an app.
Either way. Neither company is hurting.
It's funny how some in this forum like to say iPhone users have & are willing to spend more money but will complain like tightwads about spending more than $0.99 on an app.
Either way. Neither company is hurting.
Is revenue low because the apps are free, or are the apps free because revenue is low? That's the question. Tbh in my experience (which may not be universal, of course) it seems that Android users are far less able and/or willing to pay for apps, which will impact whether or not developers decide to charge or not.
Juicy Box
macrumors 604
The article you linked is numbers for the United States.
The difference in iOS and Android is larger worldwide, so you cannot compare the too.
Also, why do you sound bitter about this article?
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FightTheFuture
macrumors 68000
Considering how easy it is to load stolen apps - i'm surprised Google Play's revenue is that high.
Let's face it you already are remember, Android sells way more apps, yet Apple makes way more money, which means you're donating to Apples coffers.
Damn, that means I am too, but hey, I'm not happy about it. Well at least I'm donating to both, I have a crappy HTC M8, I hate that it never has any crashes on it like I do on my iPad Air.
Bragging rights to what? Every monkey and their uncle has an Apple-something-or-another. No one cares you have an new iPhone. It used to be a status symbol, now it's just a sign of an expensive gadget.
If I had a way to connect something other than iPhone to my car audio system (no BT), I would ditch mine, but right now, that is most important to me so I live with all the bugs I have endure every day.
69Mustang
macrumors 604
Was just joking with Scruff dude. IBS?
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All your money? Pssh, rookie. I'm giving all my money , taking my neighbors money AND selling my grandmother's Hummel figurines. Profit4life.
Michael Scrip
macrumors G3
You're exactly right... if you buy a cheap phone you're probably not spending a lot of money on apps.
Those popular flagship phones you mentioned make up a tiny percentage of Android phones.
"Android" is actually made up of over 60 manufacturers... most of whom we never talk about on tech forums.
"Android" is also installed on over a billion phones sold every year. So yeah... the sheer volume of users certainly leads to a high number of downloads.
But money made from those downloads isn't that high at all.
Overall... "Android" users simply don't spend money on apps. There could be 5 times as many Android phones on Earth... yet Apple phones earn more app revenue with fewer phones.
nia820
macrumors 68020
Or the fact that many apps on android are free. Having had both android and iOS. There are apps that were free on android that I had to pay for on iOS. Since I got my iPhone 6+ I find myself spending more money on apps then I normally would have spent when I had my gs4 and note 4.
I get so tired of the elitist attitude that android is for poor people.