Appcharge Web Store vs Apphud

Appcharge Web Store is a hosted web storefront for mobile game publishers and studios that want to sell directly to players. Publishers configure prices, offers, currencies, payment methods and regional rules, while Appcharge hosts and maintains the store. Stores can mirror a game’s appearance and include daily bonuses, progress bars, checkout upsells, rolling offers, post-purchase offers, promo codes, coupons, subscriptions and loyalty programs. LiveOps personalization, localized currencies and seamless login support the player journey, with VIP exclusives and early-access rewards also listed. APIs, SDKs and webhooks connect the store with publisher systems and can synchronize game economy, segments and player data in real time. Checkout supports alternative payment methods and localized flows. Appcharge’s Merchant of Record service covers taxes, payment processing, risk management and compliance. It lists PCI DSS Level 1 compliance, SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 certification, and GDPR, COPPA and CCPA alignment. Pricing is on request.

Apphud provides subscription infrastructure and analytics for in-app purchases on iOS and Android. Its SDKs support iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter and Unity, and the service includes web access and an API. Teams can manage in-app purchases and auto-renewable subscriptions without server code. The dashboard reports subscription measures including MRR, retention, churn, ARPU, trial conversions, proceeds and refunds. A/B experiments let teams test purchases and paywalls, while Apphud says it validates App Store and Google Play receipts without server code. Integrations include analytics, attribution, messaging and notification services, as well as custom webhooks and APIs. Apphud Rules can offer discounts to retain or win back subscribers, but Rules are iOS-only. The free plan includes one seat and $10,000 MTR; after its grace period, renewals stop being tracked and dashboard access is unavailable. Pro costs $49 a month and includes five seats and online chat support.