New apps are being developed by companies and passionate programmers alike everyday. Most often, the bottom line is the same: how can I make money off of this awesome new app/game I just spent all this time creating?

There are currently five monetary models we have all grown accustomed to seeing surround the apps and games we utilize today: paid apps, pay per download, in-app ads, notifications, and freemium. If you are currently in the process of building an app, or are just beginning to get the word out about it, and you dream of one day being able to receive a payday from all of your hard work, check out the flowchart below that will easily guide you through what monetary model would be best suited for your app, game, tool, or service.

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