Apple Dev acct v Andoid Dev Acct: Compare / Contrast
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It's only if you register as a developer directly associated with a company. Sole devs do not have this requirement. https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/[^]
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Odd that it took you 4 weeks to get the DUNS as their own information says 5 business days.
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I disagree. None of the things he has had to do for Apple so far say anything about the security or quality of the app that he is wanting to submit to the store, which in the end, is all that actually matters. It has mostly just been time-wasting hoops that they are making him jump through.:thumbsdown:
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I'm just sitting here waiting (possibly two days) for reply on my Apple Dev acct so I thought I'd write this up. Android I signed up for a Google Dev acct (Android) and it took about 5 minutes to get set up @ cost of $25USD. I then had to set up all the details of my app so I could put it in the Play Store. All told it probably took about 45 minutes for the work on my part to get my app in the store. However, the account sign up only took the 5 minutes I mentioned and then it only took about 30 minutes for a reply on my app (it requires very few access rights). That's amazing though. My app was in the Google Play store within 30 minutes. This is my first Android app ever. Wow. Contrast that too... Apple I have a friend who is helping me and he has an LLC that I've placed my work under. In the Android world, I just add the name of the company and everything is good. IN the Apple world, they force you to submit for a D-U-N-S number. That took over 4 weeks to get back. Since I was attempting to add my dev account under the official company, I waited 4 weeks. So yesterday I went in and completed the sign up on Apple (after 4 weeks with the DUNS number). I paid ($99USD) with his company credit card. The payment went through (they take your money with no problem). And then I got an email stating that I had to upload my picture ID. I had to upload a passport, driver's license, etc. That really felt odd. I had to take a picture of it and upload it. Weird. I did that and I got a reply. "We will contact you within the next 2 days." So I'm just sitting here waiting. In this world of automation! :laugh:
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Yes, Apple makes you jump through more hoops. With Apple, you will need to renew your developer license every year, re-publish your apps with renewed certificates every year, and go through longer wait periods for your app to get reviewed. It can be a pain. However, Google Play virtually does nothing to verify your app other than scan it for viruses before allowing it to go through to the store. No real person ever looks at it in my experience, while I know Apple looks at it because Apple has a test account that I setup under my apps and I can see when they last logged in (and they've asked me follow up questions). So from developer standpoint, you might think Google Play is better because you don't have to do so much, but from a consumer point-of-view, I have a higher comfort level with Apple knowing someone is taking a look at the app to make sure it is what the developer says it is and it isn't some kind of malware.
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The differences in the levels of malware apps between the stores indicates that they're potentially doing something right. Making sure the developer is who he says he is seems sensible (although painfully slow).
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Brent Jenkins wrote:
The differences in the levels of malware apps between the stores indicates that they're potentially doing something right.
It doesn't seem to be working very well. Don’t Be Fooled: The Mac App Store Is Full of Scams[^]
And.. Android-rooting Gooligan malware infects 1 million devices • The Register[^] "
At an estimated rate of 13,000 smartphones a day
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I'm just sitting here waiting (possibly two days) for reply on my Apple Dev acct so I thought I'd write this up. Android I signed up for a Google Dev acct (Android) and it took about 5 minutes to get set up @ cost of $25USD. I then had to set up all the details of my app so I could put it in the Play Store. All told it probably took about 45 minutes for the work on my part to get my app in the store. However, the account sign up only took the 5 minutes I mentioned and then it only took about 30 minutes for a reply on my app (it requires very few access rights). That's amazing though. My app was in the Google Play store within 30 minutes. This is my first Android app ever. Wow. Contrast that too... Apple I have a friend who is helping me and he has an LLC that I've placed my work under. In the Android world, I just add the name of the company and everything is good. IN the Apple world, they force you to submit for a D-U-N-S number. That took over 4 weeks to get back. Since I was attempting to add my dev account under the official company, I waited 4 weeks. So yesterday I went in and completed the sign up on Apple (after 4 weeks with the DUNS number). I paid ($99USD) with his company credit card. The payment went through (they take your money with no problem). And then I got an email stating that I had to upload my picture ID. I had to upload a passport, driver's license, etc. That really felt odd. I had to take a picture of it and upload it. Weird. I did that and I got a reply. "We will contact you within the next 2 days." So I'm just sitting here waiting. In this world of automation! :laugh:
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Odd that it took you 4 weeks to get the DUNS as their own information says 5 business days.
It could've been some administrative on our side too, since my friend handled it. But i know others have said it took them this long too.
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Yes, Apple makes you jump through more hoops. With Apple, you will need to renew your developer license every year, re-publish your apps with renewed certificates every year, and go through longer wait periods for your app to get reviewed. It can be a pain. However, Google Play virtually does nothing to verify your app other than scan it for viruses before allowing it to go through to the store. No real person ever looks at it in my experience, while I know Apple looks at it because Apple has a test account that I setup under my apps and I can see when they last logged in (and they've asked me follow up questions). So from developer standpoint, you might think Google Play is better because you don't have to do so much, but from a consumer point-of-view, I have a higher comfort level with Apple knowing someone is taking a look at the app to make sure it is what the developer says it is and it isn't some kind of malware.
That's great information about how the Apple Dev account works. Thanks and I do agree with you on the safety issues. At least the app store items are vetted and once you get there consumers have a bit more trust in the app. That's always good for those of us who are doing legit work.
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I'm just sitting here waiting (possibly two days) for reply on my Apple Dev acct so I thought I'd write this up. Android I signed up for a Google Dev acct (Android) and it took about 5 minutes to get set up @ cost of $25USD. I then had to set up all the details of my app so I could put it in the Play Store. All told it probably took about 45 minutes for the work on my part to get my app in the store. However, the account sign up only took the 5 minutes I mentioned and then it only took about 30 minutes for a reply on my app (it requires very few access rights). That's amazing though. My app was in the Google Play store within 30 minutes. This is my first Android app ever. Wow. Contrast that too... Apple I have a friend who is helping me and he has an LLC that I've placed my work under. In the Android world, I just add the name of the company and everything is good. IN the Apple world, they force you to submit for a D-U-N-S number. That took over 4 weeks to get back. Since I was attempting to add my dev account under the official company, I waited 4 weeks. So yesterday I went in and completed the sign up on Apple (after 4 weeks with the DUNS number). I paid ($99USD) with his company credit card. The payment went through (they take your money with no problem). And then I got an email stating that I had to upload my picture ID. I had to upload a passport, driver's license, etc. That really felt odd. I had to take a picture of it and upload it. Weird. I did that and I got a reply. "We will contact you within the next 2 days." So I'm just sitting here waiting. In this world of automation! :laugh:
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raddevus wrote:
I paid ($99USD)...
And that's per year, correct?
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raddevus wrote:
I paid ($99USD)...
And that's per year, correct?
"One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." - James D. Miles
That's correct. FYI- Mine was a little more, because tax was included.
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