
Appcharge is a white-label web store platform for publishers, handling merchant-of-record payments; direct-to-consumer sales bypass traditional platform fees.
appcharge.comCrawled Nov 5, 2026
A checkout fit for the most robust of DTC strategies, from iOS payment links to side-loaded apps and browser games.
Appcharge handles payments, compliance, tax, fraud, and refunds, allowing publishers to focus on growth.
The Mobile Payments SDK improves revenue and checkout conversions through fast, secure, and native payments.
Increase revenue from in-app purchases with a 1-day integration.
The page notes that mobile game monetization strategies have evolved since 2024, with web stores becoming central.
The page describes a shift from closed platforms to open ecosystems, calling it DTC 2.0.
Appcharge enables mobile game publishers to sell in-game items directly via branded web stores, global payments, and gamified offers.
Appcharge and GDC Festival of Gaming report that the direct-to-consumer (DTC) market in mobile gaming has reached **$17 billion**, based on a survey of over **1,200 professional game developers**. The findings highlight the growing shift away from traditional app store models, signaling broader adoption across the app economy.
Jun 2026Yahoo FinanceNews article
Appcharge introduces **Checkout**, a new payment solution designed to streamline transactions and enhance direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenue for mobile game publishers. The tool aims to minimize payment friction, helping developers retain more earnings from in-app purchases and subscriptions. The platform targets publishers seeking to optimize monetization without relying on third-party intermediaries.
Feb 2026pocketgamer.bizNews article
Appcharge secures $58 million in Series B funding, led by IVP, to expand its direct-to-consumer platform for mobile game publishers. The round brings total funding to $89 million. The company plans to use the capital to enhance its existing platform and introduce new tools for the global mobile gaming sector.
Aug 2025Pulse 2.0News article
Appcharge secures $58 million in funding to expand its direct-to-consumer platform for mobile game publishers. The platform enables developers to sell games directly to consumers without relying on traditional app stores. This latest round highlights growing investor interest in alternative distribution models for digital content.
Aug 2025GamesBeatNews article