Every app can be an asset that earns you money, whether that be through one-time purchases, paid subscriptions, built-in ads, or selling the app itself. The latter market is on the rise, with the industry attracting more and more people ready to buy an application.
That means that a good developer can build a business just through selling apps and receive funding for more ambitious, profitable projects.
In order for an application to be sold and transferred from one developer to another, it must meet certain criteria.
More information about App Store requirements can be found here.
If all requirements for a transfer have been met, then a special form must be filled out and submitted
More information about Google Play requirements can be found here.
If an app does not meet these criteria, then the only option is to transfer the entire developer account, including subsequent re-registration, change of bank details, and so on. The transaction becomes significantly more complicated for every additional app involved in the process.
“Your product is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it” - this somewhat pretentious business book wisdom doesn’t always work in reality.
The evaluation process should be impartial and fair. For example, if you’re selling an app that’s already listed on Google Play or the App Store, then it should be assessed as an active business.
Take the app’s gross revenue and subtract expenses, marketplace fees, marketing costs, and operating expenses needed to keep the app running. The resulting annual profit is multiplied by a factor of 12 to 36. Apps with unstable uploading or revenues are usually priced at the lower value. For a more detailed cost estimate, please refer to the App Business Brokers.
The second option is to compare sales. Find apps similar to yours and find out how much they sold for. To get a rough idea of the market situation, you can check out the apps that have recently been sold on Flippa.
You have two options:
A marketplace acts as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller, helping facilitate quick and secure transactions. The platform receives a commission for successful transactions, usually 10% of the total.
Popular platforms: Flippa, SellMyApp, Codester.
Selling directly is the more profitable option, but only if you completely trust the buyer.
Here are some examples of apps sold on the Flippa marketplace. The main parameters include category, monetization method, age, and monthly revenue.
Here are some simple guidelines that will help you sell your app through the marketplace faster and at a higher price:
Before entering into negotiations, seek advice from a specialist who has experience with these kinds of transactions.
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