How much money can you make with iOS using GameSalad Free?

LoungeGamesLoungeGames Member Posts: 86
in iPhone and Android Publishing
I am a new indie developer working on my first game right now. I do not want to upgrade to Pro just yet, because I am just starting, and I will have to get an Apple developer's account first. I need to know how much I can make using GameSalad Free, before I can upgrade to Pro and do Android games as well.
Also, I know that "I should be focusing on my dream of making games, not making money", I am very much focused only on my dream first, so don't give me an answer like that. I am asking this just because it may affect when my game can be released, and how I need to spend my money until then.

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  • beefy_clyrobeefy_clyro Posts: 5,394
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    You can make any amount on the Free version ... You then decide to upgrade when you see the benefit, if you see the benefit, you dont have to upgrade!
    You will make what you make on the app store, nobody can answer that
  • capitalcarnagecapitalcarnage Posts: 371
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    Because you don't want us to say "make a good game first", this is impossible to answer but @beefy_clyro has summed it up - You can make any amount on the Free version
  • jamie_cjamie_c ImagineLabs.rocks Posts: 5,772
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    From $0-$infinite

    It depends on your dedication, desire, game quality, and luck. Sorry I can't be more specific. ;)
  • ElfizmElfizm Posts: 489
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    First of welcome to GS forums :)

    Second you should be focusing on making a good game not worrying about money :D

    Actually I just looked into my glass ball of knowledge and here are your Sale figures:

    Day one $4500
    Day two $3600
    day three $4100
    Day four $4230

    I couldnt see any further then that sorry but that's how much money you will make :D

    I been asking a few questions about different people games and some earn 500 a day and some earn 60 a day and a lot of people first games earn 6 dollars a day.

    Like @beefy_clyro said, it depends on a lot of factors but a good game with some marketing will increase your chances.

    Hope that helps
    Elfizm
  • ChakkuChakku Posts: 1,513
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    The sky is the limit...
  • ElfizmElfizm Posts: 489
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    Dude, I got 3 Death Stars to construct. Now how am I supposed to get by on that?
    Improvise, 2 Death Stars and a big mirror works pretty well.
    @socks
    Hahahaha , funniest thing i heard all day.... And actually quite smart :)

    @LoungeGames

    As you can see there isn't any way possible to tell you how much you could be making. As long as you set your game to paid when using the free GS then the only way your going to find out is by actually publishing it .

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  • SocksSocks London, UK.Member Posts: 12,822
    Actually I just looked into my glass ball of knowledge and here are your Sale figures:

    Day one $4500
    Day two $3600
    day three $4100
    Day four $4230

    I couldnt see any further then that sorry but that's how much money you will make :D


    Day four should be $4430 (not $4230), also don't forget that you get double at the weekends.
  • SlickZeroSlickZero Houston, TexasMember, Sous Chef Posts: 2,870
    You're all wrong!, wrong!, wrong!....

  • SocksSocks London, UK.Member Posts: 12,822
    edited February 2013
    From $0-$infinite
    Actually there is a theoretical limit - once you pass a certain amount you will unbalance the global financial system, undermine national economies and international trade, and disrupt the markets sufficiently to cause a situation where every additional dollar earned will be cancelled out by a drop in the value of the dollar.

    I'd recommend never earning more than $800 trillion in any single financial year.

    Luckily the earnings on my app ('touch the square with your finger and score a point HD') come in under this figure.
  • SocksSocks London, UK.Member Posts: 12,822
    @SlickZero

    :)
  • capitalcarnagecapitalcarnage Member Posts: 371
    I make MEGA £0.42p a day
  • RPRP Member Posts: 1,990
    edited February 2013
    @Socks
    "I'd recommend never earning more than $800 trillion in any single financial year."

    Dude, I got 3 Death Stars to construct. Now how am I supposed to get by on that?
  • jamie_cjamie_c ImagineLabs.rocks Member, PRO Posts: 5,772
    @Socks, Luckily the earnings on my app ('touch the square with your finger and score a point HD') come in under this figure.

    What, $799 Trillion?! :)
  • SocksSocks London, UK.Member Posts: 12,822
    edited February 2013

    What, $799 Trillion?! :)
    I can't discuss actual figures on the forum but let's just say it's a consistent performer when it comes to sales.
  • SocksSocks London, UK.Member Posts: 12,822
    Dude, I got 3 Death Stars to construct. Now how am I supposed to get by on that?
    Improvise, 2 Death Stars and a big mirror works pretty well.
  • RPRP Member Posts: 1,990
    Socks's new title is GameSalad solutions expert. Just saved me trillions.
  • EbreezeEbreeze Member, PRO Posts: 481
    Be prepared to not make much money on your first game...
  • andrewm2211andrewm2211 Member Posts: 341
    Does gamesalad still have the playhaven ads on the free version? I thought that apple was rejecting paid games that had the playhaven ad in the beginning?
  • PBEmpirePBEmpire Member Posts: 676
    I made enough money to buy America and enough money to live in the slums. :))
    You choose
  • JamieOneilJamieOneil Member Posts: 877
    In my opinion it is a mixture between how good your game is and luck.
  • n4v4rr0n4v4rr0 Member Posts: 1
    I just found this interesting blog post...the results of a game revenue survey.
    http://www.streamingcolour.com/blog/2011/09/28/results-ios-game-revenue-survey/
  • The_Gamesalad_GuruThe_Gamesalad_Guru Member Posts: 9,922
    I love these threads. I suggest buying lottery tickets, the odds are better or a trip to Vegas to play craps.
  • jamie_cjamie_c ImagineLabs.rocks Member, PRO Posts: 5,772
    @n4v4rr0, nice find. I'm going to have to read through that...
  • LiosStudiosLiosStudios Member Posts: 53
    On average a $0.99 will make around $9000 its first year.
  • michelabdomichelabdo Member Posts: 12

    So guys u mean if my game is good i can earn money from Apple store ?

  • Andrea_ComisiAndrea_Comisi ItalyMember Posts: 328

    Yes you can

  • MarcMySaladMarcMySalad Member Posts: 158

    All you need is an app that is better than the rest out there + good timing + good marketing + a good portion of luck, easy!

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    Guys, this thread is more than a year old...No need to revive it...

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