Google has announced new fees for developers who link their apps to external sources from the Google Play Store. This move follows a court order requiring Google to open up Android to third-party app stores and separate Google Play Billing.
According to Google’s updated support pages, developers have until January 28th to enroll in programs for ‘alternative billing’ and ‘external content links.’ While the fees are not yet in effect, developers may face charges of $2.85 per app and $3.65 per game installed within 24 hours of clicking an external link. Additionally, Google will retain 20% of in-app purchase revenue and 10% of auto-renewing subscriptions. Developers opting for their own billing solutions will receive only a 5% discount compared to Google’s rates, potentially discouraging alternative billing efforts. Integration with Google APIs for tracking and transaction reporting will be mandatory for participating developers.
Source: The Verge
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