Apple App Store
Active; availability uncertain. Store distribution, business registration, tax and payment availability vary by territory.
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Mobile applications
Build and distribute software for mobile devices.
Good fit if
People who can supply continuing software utility and tolerate the stated limitations.
Poor fit if
Anyone relying on guaranteed availability, acceptance or income.
Be careful about
Store dependency; Security; Maintenance
Possible next step
Build cross-platform products and direct customer access.
How it works
- What a person does
- Build and distribute software for mobile devices.
- Who pays and why
- A platform, client, employer or customer pays for continuing software utility.
- Compensation
- Purchase, Subscription, In-app purchase
- Worker relationship
- Software publisher
- Skills and requirements
- Development; Testing; Support
- Equipment
- Computer and reliable internet unless a platform or client states otherwise.
Access and limitations
- Prior experience
- Varies; do not assume no experience is required without a specific approved record.
- Countries
- Varies by platform, client and legal eligibility.
- Setup
- Setup time varies and may include unpaid profile, portfolio or qualification work.
- Possible unpaid work
- Searching, applying, qualification, revisions and payment administration may be unpaid.
- Costs
- Confirm tools, fees, taxes and direct expenses before proceeding.
- Scalability
- Depends on whether delivery remains tied to time or becomes reusable and owned.
Platforms supporting this method
Google Play
Active; availability uncertain. Distribution, registration, payment and testing requirements vary by territory and account type.
Microsoft Store
Active; availability uncertain. Registration, payout, and distribution vary by territory and account type.