Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
There is a $25 one-time registration fee that you will have to pay using Google Wallet. If you want
to sell items, you will also need a Google Wallet Merchant account. You can apply for a Google
Wallet Merchant account from within the Google Developers Console by navigating to the Financial
Reports ➤ Set Up a Merchant Account Now tab. This should take you to the Google Wallet site to
sign up as a merchant.
You can publish and unpublish your application or game quickly through the Developers Console.
Google does not screen your Android program before it makes it publicly available.
A full description of Google's policies is located at
Note
If you decide to include ads in your game, make sure that they comply with Google Play's ad policy,
or you risk having your games banned or your account made inactive permanently.
Amazon Appstore for Android
Amazon runs an Android application and game store in which you can sell your game or provide it
for a free download. The web link to sign up for a developer's account is
There is no fee for registration. If you sell programs through Amazon's Appstore, you will receive
70% of the list price of the item.
You will be required to submit your game to Amazon for testing and verification before it is available
for download or purchase. Review usually takes a few days.
Samsung Apps Store
Samsung operates its own Android store in which you can upload your apps and games for sale or
for a free download. The web link to log in as a developer is
There is no fee for registration. If you sell games through the store, you will receive 70% of the list
price of the item.
You will have to submit your game for review by Samsung before it is available for sale or download.
Review usually takes a week but depends on the number of devices you choose to test your game
against. Samsung tests your game specifically with different models of Samsung phones and
tablets, depending on which models you select.
