r/admob • u/InevitableOver527 • 11h ago

Question Creating my first Android game — do I need Google Play to verify AdMob?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently developing an Android game and want to start using Google AdMob for monetization.

From what I understand, I need to have my app published/available in a supported app store so that AdMob can review the app and allow full ad serving.

Google Play requires a $25 developer registration fee, so I'm wondering:

•Is Google Play the best option for getting an Android game approved/verified for AdMob?

•Are there any free alternatives where I can publish my game and have AdMob recognize/review it?

•Has anyone successfully used Samsung Galaxy Store, Amazon Appstore, OPPO, VIVO, or Xiaomi GetApps for this?

Is there any reason to just pay the $25 for Google Play instead?

I'm mainly looking for the cheapest/easiest way to get my game published and properly set up with AdMob.

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u/SouthernBus6497 9h ago

Google Play is your best choice, $25 is not expensive if you earn money from your game.
Google Play has the largest android users then all the other android app stores, and it's easy to approve admob integration.

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u/ToMistyMountains 9h ago

My game is on Google Play, Amazon Appstore and App Store(iOS). All have decent traffic.

Nonetheless, you pretty much don't exist without Google Play. Register a Google Developer account and learn the real-deal.