@athcanft: “$500 a day” looks great until you minus costs: - ad spend: $300 - apple tax: $73.50 - profit: $117 that’s not even inc…
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A developer analyzes the real profit margins of an app earning '$500 a day,' accounting for ad spend and the App Store's commission. The post highlights the often-overlooked costs in mobile app monetization for indie developers.
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“$500 a day” looks great until you minus costs:
- ad spend: $300
- apple tax: $73.50
- profit: $117
that’s not even including company tax :) https://t.co/smwaGKVWb6
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