Growing on Samsung Galaxy Store
Samsung's growth tools for Galaxy Store are free to use or request. Get the title right, then ask for featuring.
Basics
How many people use Galaxy Store?
Samsung gives no dated user count. Its developer site says Galaxy Store is preloaded on 1.2 billion devices in 188 countries, without a date.[1]
How do you get found on Galaxy Store?
Start with your app title: Samsung's 2021 Seller Portal guide calls it the most important information for search results, so watch spacing and typos.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Discover tab | Ask for editorial featuring through the App Promotion tab in Seller Portal |
| Galaxy Store badge | An image and link to your app page, in 30+ languages |
| Pre-registration | List an app before release and offer sign-up rewards |
| Galaxy Store Statistics | Free reports on downloads, conversion and top search keywords |
Advanced
Can you advertise on Galaxy Store?
Samsung's developer pages list no paid ads for Galaxy Store. Its promotion options are featuring on the Benefits tab, Samsung Rewards points and price discounts.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Benefits tab | Featuring in Galaxy Store's rewards program for US users; request it through 1:1 support |
| Samsung Rewards | Points to keep high-value users, in Germany, South Korea and the US |
| Price discounts | Limited-time or seasonal discounts on paid apps |
| Attribution | Works with Adjust, AppsFlyer, Branch, Kochava and Singular |
What can you do with the Galaxy Store Developer API?
Manage your apps, in-app products and statistics from your own server.
| API | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Content Publish | Binaries, submissions, beta tests, staged rollouts and replies to comments |
| IAP Publish | In-app products, orders, refunds and subscriptions |
| GSS Metric | Statistics for your account and each app |
Sources [4]
How much does Samsung keep?
20% of paid apps and in-app items sold through Samsung Checkout, and 15% of subscriptions, since 15 May 2025. There's no sign-up or annual fee.[5]
Which Galaxy Store options are worth it?
The free tools, first; add an attribution tool once you spend on outside ads. The order is our view.
| Option | Cost | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Badge and pre-registration | Free | Visits from your own site, and a launch list |
| Featuring requests | Free to ask | Editorial or rewards placement |
| Attribution tool | The tool's own price | Which channels bring installs |
Where else should your Galaxy Store app be?
On Google Play, with the matching .com. Check your app name on Galaxy Store, Google Play and the .com at once.
Sources (5)
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Galaxy Store
- PrimarySamsung Seller Portal: Register your app (Android), PDF guide, May 2021
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Level up your app
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Galaxy Store Developer API
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Galaxy Store FAQ