quality requirements Archives

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2026

Google changes Play Store policies after settling Epic Games dispute

- Developers on Google Play can now use their own billing systems alongside Google Play's payment system - The service fee for in-app purchases tied to new installs will be 20%, but developers in certain programs will pay 15% - Developers using Google Play's billing system will pay a separate 5% billing fee in certain regions - Google is launching a Registered App Stores program to simplify the installation of third-party Android stores

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

Your Android Can Download Fewer Apps Than in 2023, Here’s Why That’s Good

The Google Play Store has seen a decline in available apps, dropping from 3.4 million at the beginning of 2024 to approximately 1.8 million by April, a 47% reduction compared to the end of 2023. In contrast, Apple’s App Store increased its app count from 1.6 million to 1.64 million during the same period. Google has implemented stricter quality control measures, which contributed to the reduction in app numbers, alongside enhanced human review processes and new verification requirements for developers. Despite the overall decrease, there was a 7.1% increase in the release of new apps in April 2025 compared to April 2024.

AppWizard

July 19, 2024

Google Play is about to do a mass deletion of ‘low quality’ apps — what you need to know

Google will be removing "low quality" apps from the Play Store starting August 31st. Apps must provide a stable, responsive, and engaging user experience to be allowed on the platform.

AppWizard

July 19, 2024

Google is purging ‘low-quality’ Android apps next month

Google is raising quality requirements for Play Store apps, starting August 31st. The new policy targets apps with limited functionality and content, such as text-only or single wallpaper apps, to ensure all apps provide a stable and engaging user experience.