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Apphud vs Google AdMob

Both stand on game monetization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Apphud

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Apphud combines subscription operations, revenue analytics, experiments, and receipt validation for app teams. The free-plan MTR condition and iOS-only Rules feature are important limits to weigh.

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AdMob provides mobile ad monetization, mediation, multiple formats, and controls for reviewing or blocking ads. Publishers should account for app review and payment verification requirements before receiving earnings.

Visit Google AdMob

The facts

	Apphud	Google AdMob
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $49 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apphud.com	admob.google.com
On game monetization software	#3 of 19	#7 of 19

Apphud: what it does well

Handles subscriptions without server code.
Dashboard includes retention, churn, and trial conversion metrics.
A/B experiments cover purchases and paywalls.
Receipt validation covers App Store and Google Play.
Integrations and custom webhooks are available.

What to know first

Free plan includes one seat.
Free plan includes $10,000 MTR.
After the grace period, tracking and dashboard access stop.
Apphud Rules are iOS-only.

Google AdMob: what it does well

Supports native, rewarded, banner, video, and interstitial ads.
Mediation works with multiple ad networks.
Integrates with Google Analytics for Firebase.
Publishers can block ads by category or topic.
SDK guides cover Android and iOS.

What to know first

Sign-up requires a Google account and phone number.
Monetization setup requires payment details.
Apps must pass an app readiness review.
USD accounts have a $100 payment threshold.

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