What is Amazon Appstore? Amazon Appstore Review, Features

The Amazon Marketplace Appstore is designed to make it easier for sellers to find Amazon-certified tools to help them sell more effectively. It is also designed to work with third-party developers to help them provide world-class services to Amazon merchants. Amazon hopes to establish closer ties with the developer community.

About the App Store

The App Store provides apps developed by Amazon itself and third-party developers using Amazon MWS. To ensure the quality and safety of apps, all third-party apps of merchants in the store need to be reviewed by Amazon. Currently, the store is officially open to sellers on the Amazon platform.

Developers can join and use the Marketplace Appstore for free, but before joining, they need to submit an application to Amazon, which will then review them.

Developer Standards

1. The developer must provide an existing application that is currently being used by Amazon sellers;

2. They must maintain a good reputation in the industry;

3. They must undergo Amazon’s business and practice review;

4. Other standards set by Amazon must be met.

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The Marketplace Appstore contains 12 modules, including listing management tools, automatic pricing tools, inventory and order management, delivery solutions, advertising tools, feedback and review acquisition tools, Amazon advertising adjustment tools, product analysis and research tools, store feedback and product review management tools, Amazon buyer and seller communication tools, account and tax calculation tools, and e-commerce overall solution tools .

FAQ

Q: What can I do in the Amazon Developer Portal?

A: Using our portal, developers can sell mobile apps, digital software, and video games for Amazon Fire devices, Android, PC, Mac, and Web platforms.

Learn more about developing for Fire tablets and Fire TV.

To submit your mobile app, digital software, or video game to Amazon, go to Submit Your App.

For more information about submitting PC and Mac digital software and video games for sale on Amazon, see PC and Mac Digital Software and Video Games.

Q: How do I register a developer account on Amazon?

A: On the Developer Portal, click the Create Account button. The portal is a self-service tool that guides you through the account creation process. After you create your account and accept the Amazon App Distribution and Services Agreement, you can begin submitting apps.

Q: How do buyers find my app on Amazon?

A: Users can find apps using features such as search, search refinement, browsing, and recommendations based on seller purchase history. Customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, and China can also search, browse, and purchase apps on the Amazon website.

Q: What mobile operating systems does Amazon support?

A: Amazon currently supports devices running Android OS 2.2 and higher.

Q: How do I update my app that is already on the Amazon Appstore?

A: Users with appropriate permissions can submit APK updates and bug fixes through the Developer Portal. See Updating a Published App.

Q: What is the difference between an order and a download?

A: An order is a successful application purchase made by a unique customer ID. After the seller orders an application, he can use the Amazon client to download the application to the device one or more times.

Q: I sell an app on Google Play. Can I submit the same app to the Amazon Mobile App Distribution Program? What should I do to ensure that the app works properly on Amazon?

A: Yes. Just make sure your app does not include any copy protection features. Refer to the APK Information section. Also, review the different signing options available to you (Developer Signed or Amazon Signed) and choose the one that best suits your users.

Q: Where does Amazon sell its mobile apps?

A: The Amazon Appstore currently offers apps in nearly 200 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, India, South Africa, and South Korea. For more information on international availability, check out the developer blog.

Q: If I have an app for my books, bookshelf, or bookstore, where is the best place to publish the app?

A: Use the Kindle e-bookstore to host your book-related content. Submit your content to Kindle Direct Publishing. With Kindle Direct Publishing, you can reach millions of customers who already use Kindle devices and Kindle reading apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and more.