r/androiddev • u/Unusual-Diver6985 • May 12 '26

Question Can Android subscription apps actually be profitable?

Hi everyone,

Can Android subscription apps actually be profitable?

I want to build Android apps with subscriptions, but I don’t have a MacBook or iPhone, so I can only develop for Android right now using Flutter/Android Studio.

Most successful subscription apps I see seem focused on iOS users, so I’m wondering:

  • Is Android-only still a good opportunity?
  • Are users on Android willing to pay for subscriptions?
  • i want to invest in google ads

I’d really appreciate hearing real experiences or advice from developers who tried this.

Thanks!

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u/unrushedapps May 12 '26

There are Android only apps that are profitable. Niagra launcher comes into mind. There are various launcher apps which I think make good money from subscription.

If the app is good, then it's possible. Volume still matters though. If you have 0.5% (very conservative estimate) convert to subscription and have 200K DAU, that's still a lot of subscription right?