• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
methodshop

methodshop

tech news, reviews & how to's

  • Trending
  • Latest
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Internet
    • Software
    • Security
    • Games
    • Advertising
  • Life
    • Entertainment
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Health & Science
    • Family
    • Social Media
    • Food
    • Style
  • Learn
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • News
      • Business
      • Crime
      • Politics
  • Fun
    • Featured
    • Humor
    • Holiday

Home : Games : The 10 Most Profitable Android Apps In The Google Play Store (2016)

Profitable Android Games

The 10 Most Profitable Android Apps In The Google Play Store (2016)

Let's take a look at the most profitable Android apps in the Google Play Store and find out what has made them so successful.

October 26, 2016 by jayfrankwilson
FacebookTweetPinLinkedIn

While games make up a good majority of the apps in both the Apple and Google Play Store (there were about 400,000 available by the end of 2015), a very small percentage of them are successful enough to be profitable. So, what makes a game profitable as an app anyway? Let’s take a look at the most profitable Android apps in the Google Play Store in 2016 (so far) and find out what has made them so successful.

Top Grossing Android Apps In The Google Play Store

As you might expect, there are a lot of household names on the Google Play Store’s Top Grossing Android Apps list. But one thing that might surprise you about these apps is they are all… free! How can free apps dominate the top 10 grossing list? They all have in-app purchases. The strategy is to get gamers hooked on the game and then use that connection to get them to pay for in-game enhancements or resources.

  1. Mobile Strike
  2. Clash of Clans
  3. Game of War
  4. Clash Royale
  5. Pokemon Go
  6. Candy Crush Saga
  7. Candy Crush Soda
  8. MARVEL Contest
  9. Clash of Kings
  10. Slotomania

Google Play Store Top 10 Grossing Apps

Pokemon Go‘s entry on the list probably comes as no surprise. This summer, gamers around the world found themselves infatuated and (temporarily) addicted to searching for Pokemons in their neighborhoods. The game is also notable for helping gamers go beyond their screens. Pokemon Go players actually built a deep sense of community with each other IRL.

The strategy game Mobile Strike is action-packed and very addicting. Players can connect and play together or against other people from around the world. Mobile Strike is engaging and easy to use and players are encouraged to keep their status rising by using the equipment and other elements.

There’s a lot of “clashing” in the top 10: Clash of Clans, Clash of Kings and Clash Royale. My favorite is Clash Royale. This action-packed card game allows players to collect Clash Troops and other important elements found in the game shop and use them to wreck the towers of their opponents.

Shared Characteristics Of Successful Android Apps

All of the most profitable Android apps in the Google Play Store share similar characteristics:

  • Compelling and engaging user platforms
  • Intriguing aspects with elements of surprise
  • The ability to resonate with a wide audience around the world
  • A number of features that allow players to be socially competitive
  • A certain depth of monetization that makes users want to spend some money
  • Frequent updates
  • A solid hardware platform

When you combine these elements with a successful team behind the scenes, you have a recipe for success. A successful gaming app doesn’t only have a high number of installs, but a high percentage of users who remain with the app over a long period of time and a percentage of those players who are willing to pay money for upgrades, bonuses, tools or to rise in status.

Successful mobile game monetization requires a game that includes as many of these characteristics as possible combined with a solid marketing strategy. With so much competition in the market, it isn’t easy to make a profitable gaming app, but it isn’t impossible either.

Related Articles:

  • Atari Breakout – How To Play The Google Easter Egg Version
  • The Original Oregon Trail Game – Play Online For Free
  • Play Bubble Shooter Online For Free
  • The Ultimate Onslaught 2 Combos List For Hardcore Gamers


FacebookTweetPinLinkedIn
Category: Games, Advertising, Apps, Business Tag: Android OS, Apps, Candy Crush Saga, Candy Crush Soda, Clash of Clans, Clash of Kings, Clash Royale, download, Game of War, Google, Google Play, Google Play Store, Marvel, Mobile, monetization, Pokémon Go, profitable, Slotomania
Previous Post:Witches need parking too.Witch Parking Only
Next Post:Insane 1930s Invention: Outdoor Baby Cages For City Apartment WindowsBaby Cages

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. chplays

    March 27, 2017 at 11:50 PM

    how to install google play for nokia x2? help me

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sidebar

Popular Posts

  • Job Automation Using ChatGPT Could Make These Jobs Obsolete - Is Your Job On This List?Job Automation Using ChatGPT Could Make These Jobs Obsolete – Is Your Job On…
  • The Surprising Story Behind The NBC ChimesThe Surprising Story Behind The NBC Chimes
  • 7 Pictures Of Naked People Captured By Google's Cameras7 Pictures Of Naked People Captured By Google’s Cameras
  • Top 200 Nielsen DMA Rankings (2023) – Full ListTop 200 Nielsen DMA Rankings (2023) – Full List
  • 20 Famous People Who Are Members Of The Sleepless Elite20 Famous People Who Are Members Of The Sleepless Elite
  • How To Change The Default LG TV Home Screen To Live TVHow To Change The Default LG TV Home Screen To Live TV
  • 5 Funny Resurrection Jokes To Share On Easter Sunday5 Funny Resurrection Jokes To Share On Easter Sunday
  • Controversial Nimbus 2000 Vibrating Harry Potter Broomstick Has Parents In An UproarControversial Nimbus 2000 Vibrating Harry Potter Broomstick Has Parents In An Uproar
  • 30 Dirty Irish Pick Up Lines That Will Probably Get You Slapped30 Dirty Irish Pick Up Lines That Will Probably Get You Slapped
  • The Best Caddyshack Quotes: 30 Famous Caddyshack Quotes That'll Make You LaughThe Best Caddyshack Quotes: 30 Famous Caddyshack Quotes That’ll Make You Laugh

Categories

Ask Alexa St. Patrick's Day - Funny St. Patrick's Day Jokes & Irish Jokes

10 Fun Things To Ask Alexa On St. Patrick’s Day

Amazon’s Alexa can be a fun and helpful part of your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and activities. Here are some fun Irish and St. Patrick’s Day related things to #AskAlexa.

How To Visually Identify AI-Generated Text

How To Manually Identify AI-Generated Text Without Using A ChatGPT Detector

Wondering if what you’ve read is bot or human-generated? AI text detectors can help, but can be time-consuming. Here’s how humans can train to identify AI-generated text.

Recent Posts

  • How To Manually Identify AI-Generated Text Without Using A ChatGPT Detector
  • 10 Clever Tech Gifts That People Actually Want
  • 10 Fun Things To Ask Alexa On St. Patrick’s Day
  • 30 Dirty Irish Pick Up Lines That Will Probably Get You Slapped
  • Why Chuck E. Cheese Is Still Using Floppy Disks To Make Its Rodent Mascot Dance

Jump to comments

About

MethodShop’s mission is to entertain, inform, and sometimes gross you out. MethodShop has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by us. All prices are subject to change.

Latest

How To Visually Identify AI-Generated Text

How To Manually Identify AI-Generated Text Without Using A ChatGPT Detector

Clever Tech Gifts

10 Clever Tech Gifts That People Actually Want

Follow

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
MethodShop Animated Zoom Icon
  • About
  • Submit
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Store

Copyright © 2023 MethodShop · All Rights Reserved