Monetize your Android app the right way

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Explains concrete monetization choices for Android: use ads for scale, consumables for games, subscriptions for predictable revenue, and a new virtual currencies option that ties consumables and subscriptions. Cites data: top 5% earn ~400x the bottom 20%, Android converts at ~2.5% vs iOS 5% and iOS makes ~3x revenue per install. Recommends using the revenue SDK (Kotlin, Flutter, web), its paywall editor, entitlements, web paywall/redemption links and 1% fee after $2,500/month.

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1. 0:00Android monetization challenges
2. 2:46Monetization difficulties
3. 7:22Android monetization options
4. 13:03RevenueCat vs building yourself
5. 17:44Initialize RevenueCat SDK
6. 23:20Entitlements and paywalls
7. 27:18Web monetization to avoid fees
8. 31:54Recap and tips
9. 32:38Hackathon and closing

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