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Unfortunately, Google does not allow Australian developers to sell apps in the appstore. It has always been like this, and we have not heard anything on this is

Unfortunately, Google does not allow Australian developers to sell apps in the appstore. It has always been like this, and we have not heard anything on this issue from google. That is why it is immature. If I can't sell apps, then what good is it to someone trying to run a business? Some people aren't willing to stoop to selling ads, and ruining the experience.

petercooper 16y ago
If Android's as "open" as people keep saying it is, is it possible for you to sell Android apps from your own site and let users download and install them without using an app store? I'd expect this to be possible if it's a truly open platform.
- weaksauce 16y ago
  It is possible to do that but the discovery mechanism and billing that you get through the app store is much better. To install software from another source on my g1 it was a pain. I cannot imagine anyone willing to risk any mony with a business if that is the only way I can deliver the software.
donaq 16y ago
Ditto. When the G1 came to Singapore, I bought it within the first three days, then paid to register for a developer's account in the Market, only to find out that I couldn't sell apps. It was disappointing, to say the least. I still choose to use Android over the iPhone because I generally support the more open alternative in any tech, but the incentive to develop for Android has been removed because Google seriously flubbed this one. Any Googlers reading this care to comment on why it is taking so long for Google Checkout to reach more countries? I mean - after what, 2 years? - a list of 9 countries where you're allowed to sell Android apps in the market is pretty pathetic. Why not just allow Paypal accounts for receiving payment if you can't be arsed to do it properly? We're working hard to add more countries, but we're unable to provide any guidance on timelines. Please stay tuned! I don't think they were working very hard.

petercooper 16y ago

If Android's as "open" as people keep saying it is, is it possible for you to sell Android apps from your own site and let users download and install them without using an app store? I'd expect this to be possible if it's a truly open platform.

weaksauce 16y ago
It is possible to do that but the discovery mechanism and billing that you get through the app store is much better. To install software from another source on my g1 it was a pain. I cannot imagine anyone willing to risk any mony with a business if that is the only way I can deliver the software.

donaq 16y ago

Ditto. When the G1 came to Singapore, I bought it within the first three days, then paid to register for a developer's account in the Market, only to find out that I couldn't sell apps. It was disappointing, to say the least. I still choose to use Android over the iPhone because I generally support the more open alternative in any tech, but the incentive to develop for Android has been removed because Google seriously flubbed this one. Any Googlers reading this care to comment on why it is taking so long for Google Checkout to reach more countries? I mean - after what, 2 years? - a list of 9 countries where you're allowed to sell Android apps in the market is pretty pathetic. Why not just allow Paypal accounts for receiving payment if you can't be arsed to do it properly? We're working hard to add more countries, but we're unable to provide any guidance on timelines. Please stay tuned! I don't think they were working very hard.