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Chrome Web Store vs Google Play Console
Chrome Web Store and Google Play Console are both game and app stores. Fees — Chrome Web Store: $5 one-time dev fee, external monetization only. Google Play Console: $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission.
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Key differences
- Fees — Chrome Web Store: $5 one-time dev fee, external monetization only. Google Play Console: $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission.
- Only Chrome Web Store offers No native payouts since 2021. Only Google Play Console offers Bank transfer.
- Chrome Web Store is the older platform — founded in 2010, 2 years before Google Play Console (2012).
Which should you choose?
Choose Chrome Web Store if…
- You want to withdraw via No native payouts since 2021.
Choose Google Play Console if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
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Chrome Web Store
A store where developers publish browser extensions and can charge or monetize them.
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Google Play Console
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| Type | Game and app stores like Steam | Game and app stores like Steam |
| Category | Games & Apps | Games & Apps |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | $5 one-time dev fee, external monetization only | $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission |
| Minimum payout | — | $1 for local-currency payouts, $100 for USD wire |
| Payout speed | — | Monthly, around the 15th of the following month |
| Withdraw via | No native payouts since 2021 | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Mountain View, United States |
| Popularity | 55 views · 0 likes | 44 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Chrome Web Store or Google Play Console?
Chrome Web Store: $5 one-time dev fee, external monetization only. Google Play Console: $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission.
Where are Chrome Web Store and Google Play Console available?
Chrome Web Store: Worldwide. Google Play Console: Worldwide.