Learn more from the frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay if a user clicks on my app and does not install it?
No, AppBrain uses pay-per-download pricing for your Android app promotion. You only pay for a successful download from the Android market and subsequent installation on the users' phone. No matter how many impressions or clicks this takes.
How are the installs priced?
You set the maximum amount you are willing to pay per install when you set up your app promotion campaign. An auction-based system then calculates what the install costs based on bids put in by other advertisers. The minimum bid for Android app promotion depends on the country and starts at $0.05 per install.
We have a statistics page with the current CPI prices per country.
How can I manage my budget?
You can set the limit how much you are willing to spend per day on your campaign, with a $25 minimum. You can set the maximum cost per install. The minimum initial budget is $100.
Do I need to modify my app for you to be able to promote it? Do I have to include an SDK into my app?
Apart from setting up your campaign, our system doesn't require any work: no modifications, no SDKs.
How do I get started?
Please sign up with an AppBrain account and get access to the dashboard. From there you can start your campaign by clicking "Promote" next to one of your apps.
How can I track the installs?
First, you can track the installs on our real-time dashboard. Our installs are directly from the Google app store. Therefore the download numbers increase in the Google Play dashboard as well. If you have Google Analytics built into your app, the devices that support it send "appbrain" as the source and "promoted" as the medium.
How will I be charged for my campaigns?
All campaigns are charged from a budget that you need to pre-pay. On the dashboard, you can easily prepay budget by PayPal, or you can contact us if you prefer other options or need assistance. If you're not satisfied with our system, we refund you any remaining balance.
What apps are eligible for the app promotion?
An app can be promoted if it is free, has at least 4 ratings in the Android Market and an average rating of 3.25 or higher. By app we also mean game, so AppBrain is also an Android game promotion platform.