The mobile app market is dominated by two major platforms: Apple App Store and Google Play This duopoly limits developers' financial and operational freedom, taking up to 30% of their earnings. Yet, with emerging trends and legal shifts paving the way for selling apps directly to consumers, there is now a lifeline to developers who want to sell apps... D2C. This article from our team at FastSpring takes a comprehensive look at selling and monetizing outside traditional app stores: ✅ An overview of current app store practices and the financial implications for developers. ✅ A guide to alternative tools and strategies for D2C app and game monetization. ✅ Insights into recent U.S. and European legal developments that could impact your sales strategy. https://lnkd.in/ejDX6X7C #AppDevelopment #MobileApps #GameDevelopment #GameDev