There is a problem in the mobile space. And a big one at that. In spite of the growing number of consumers feeding money into the ecosystem, few developers are actually generating a true income. I think that happens because the mobile market is definitely oversaturated, and it’s easy for worthy apps to lose a sizable part of the attention they rightfully deserve. But if Apptopia manages to succeed, that will become a thing of the past.
Apptopia is a new marketplace where mobile ownership can be easily bought and sold. If you’re a developer, you can use this site to have your app sold a la eBay. And if you’re someone who wants to become involved in the mobile scene, then Apptopia lets you buy not just the ownership of an app but also its code, its users and its full revenue. Apptopia helps broker the sale, and it takes care of all the steps that could be confusing or difficult.
If you’re a developer, Apptopia lets you list your app for sale just by supplying the most basic of information. You simply have to explain what your app is all about and pick a category for it to be featured on the site, and the bidding to begin. The average app sells for $7,500, and the company takes 15% of each sale.
In part, Apptopia was created because one of its two founders (Eliran Sapir) experienced first-hand the frustration of not having a clear exit strategy once his own app (GPush) had got as high as it would ever get. Well, Apptopia gives developers like you exactly that: a way to easily move into the next thing, and leave what you have created in good hands.
And according to Jonathan Kay (Apptopia’s other founder), an imminent partnership with a company that specializes in ratings and reviews is going to provide everybody with a user experience that is a lot more relatable. Plus, integration with analytics platforms like Flurry and Localytics will provide a whole additional layer of data for buyers.
And just to make things perfect, an app valuation tool is going to become available shortly. Jonathan and Eliran know what they’re doing – they’ve brokered deals offline for more than six month now. They hope to build a scalable platform that can help newcomers know what value to put on their work, and avoid making the typical mistake of selling it for a pittance of its worth.
