Gossip Harbour Leaps to Alternative App Stores

You've likely seen ads for Gossip Harbour, even if you don't play it. This merge-and-story puzzle game is a surprising hit, generating over $10 million for developer Microfun on Google Play alone. But its success story takes an unexpected turn. Instead of focusing on further Google Play promotion, Microfun, in partnership with Flexion, is venturing into "alternative app stores."

What are alternative app stores? Simply put, they're any app store besides Google Play and the iOS App Store. Even established stores like the Samsung Store are dwarfed by these two giants.

The Alternative Advantage

Why the shift to alternative app stores? The answer is simple: increased profitability. But there's more to it than that. Alternative app stores are poised for significant growth.

Recent legal challenges against Google and Apple are forcing a reassessment of alternative app stores. Companies like Huawei, with its AppGallery, are capitalizing on this, offering attractive sales and promotions. Major titles like Candy Crush Saga have already made the switch.

Microfun and Flexion are betting on alternative app stores becoming the next big thing in mobile gaming. Whether this gamble pays off remains to be seen.

While we won't comment on Gossip Harbour's quality, if you're searching for excellent puzzle games, check out our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android!