Platform fees

Compare watch app fees: Garmin, Facer and more

Compare fees for watch apps, watch faces and device themes. Check developer costs, payment handling and supported devices before comparing the platform cut.

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Garmin Connect IQ

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Garmin takes a percentage fee for its optional Merchant Service; the rate is specified in dashboard-only documentation. Source
Developer cost
An annual, non-refundable Merchant Service fee applies, but Garmin gives its amount only in dashboard documentation. Source
Payment processing
The service uses an authorized payment processor and separate merchant account; public processor fee details are not provided. Source
Availability
Connect IQ supports listed Garmin watches, bike computers, and handhelds; compatibility depends on the device and app. Source

Samsung Galaxy Themes

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With Samsung Checkout, developers receive 80% of net sales for paid themes (Samsung keeps 20%) and 85% for subscriptions. The standard split began May 15, 2025; earlier sales and custom agreements may use other terms. Source
Developer cost
Galaxy Store has no sign-up or annual publishing fee. Galaxy Themes Studio access is limited to selected theme designers. Source
Payment processing
Customary sales tax, bank fees, and other fees are deducted before the revenue share is calculated. Source
Availability
Galaxy Themes content works on Galaxy smartphones; designers are selected and reviewed for access to the authoring tool. Source

Facer

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Facer pays partners for individual paid-face purchases and Premium-user syncs, but does not publish its partner revenue share. Source
Developer cost
Applying requires an active Creator Pro plan or a partner invitation. Public Facer program pages do not list a current Creator Pro price. Source
Payment processing
Partner earnings are calculated and paid monthly through supported payout options; processing fees are not published. Source
Availability
Facer no longer supports new Tizen installs or updates; existing installs may continue to work. Source

Google Play for Wear OS

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The rollout classifies users as new if the app was first installed or updated from Play on or after the regional start. New-model non-recurring fees: new installs 20% standard/15% program/10% first $1M; existing installs 25% in-app or 20% external link standard, 20% in-app or 15% link in the program, or 10% under the first-$1M tier. New-model recurring subscriptions are 10%. The model began in the US, UK, and EEA on June 30, 2026; Australia and Japan start September 30, Korea December 31, and all other markets September 30, 2027. Program rates become available September 30 in Australia, EEA, Japan, UK, and US. Source
Developer cost
Play Console registration costs US$25 once; identity verification and account requirements apply. Source
Payment processing
Google Play Billing adds 5% in the US, UK, and EEA. Billing-fee rates for other rollout regions are not yet published. Source
Availability
Watch Face Designer exports a watch face as an Android App Bundle, then it is published in Play Console with Wear OS enabled as a form factor. Source

Google Play for Wear OS

Wear OS apps and faces

10–20%New installs
10%Subscriptions
Start
$25 once
Billing fee
+ 5% in US, UK, EEA
Publish with
Watch Face Designer
+ 6 more rates
All Google Play for Wear OS rates
RateWhen
US, UK, and EEA
20%Standard, new installs
15%Program, new installs
10%First $1M tier
25%Standard, existing installs20% for external links
20%Program, existing installs15% for external links
10%Subscriptions
+ 5%Google Play billing fee

The new model reached the US, UK, and EEA on 30 Jun 2026. Other regions follow until Sep 2027.

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Mobile app stores

11 platformsHeadline fees: 0% to 30% (7 percentage rates)

Desktop apps

4 platformsHeadline fees: 15% to 30% (3 percentage rates)

Browser extensions

3 platforms