Mobile Industry / June 28, 2026
Direct-to-consumer revenue keeps dominating industry chatter
PocketGamer.biz’s June 28 podcast again spotlights Appcharge’s report claiming D2C platforms are banking $17bn.
Direct-to-consumer is still the mobile monetisation phrase everyone is chewing on. Appcharge’s report claims D2C platforms are banking $17 billion, and PocketGamer.biz put it front and centre again today. Translation: publishers want more control over offers, player relationships and margins, while app stores are trying very hard not to look nervous.