Model Amazon_Underground




1 model

1.1 consumers
1.2 app creators
1.3 monetization amazon





model

diagram of model


for consumers

consumers interested in using amazon underground can download app amazon website. app cannot downloaded google play, google s android app store, since violates conditions necessary listed in app store.


once consumer has downloaded amazon underground, can download apps participating in amazon underground within amazon underground app. in addition being able download app free, consumer can make in-app purchases free.


for app creators

an app creator can choose participate in amazon underground program. app creator receives payment based on time spent users in app after downloading it, @ flat rate of $0.002 per user minute in app.


amazon has listed following eligibility requirements participating apps:



the app must available download google play or apple app store, , monetized in @ least 1 of following ways:

the app available purchase fee in other app stores sold
the app contains in-app items available purchase fee.


the app must not contain subscription in-app items.
the features , gameplay of amazon underground version must substantially similar or better non-underground version.
when submitted amazon appstore, app must made available on @ least 1 non-amazon mobile device.

amazon underground fit freemium or premium apps, amazon advises against using following apps:



apps run continuously in background
apps free (freely available, no in-app purchases)
apps monetized through ads
apps support streaming, such radio apps
apps containing subscription services

in addition, underground not recommended modified versions of app have removed in-app purchases, or have modified gameplay removing in-game currency, or premium apps premium feature being ad-free.


monetization amazon

amazon pays app creators based on total time spent users in app, @ rate of $0.002/minute. in order monetize amazon underground, amazon shows ads when user first downloads app, , on each subsequent opening of app.








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