In order to use in app purchases on Android does the app have to be distributed via Google Play? To clarify, there are two questions:
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If I create
com.my.appand distribute it both via the Google Play store and via my own methods will apps installed either way be able to purchase in app purchases? -
If I create
com.my.appand only distribute it via my own methods will people be able to make in app purchases?
If you distribute the same APK with the same signature inside and outside Google Play so the app purchase should works. App purchase only works for APK version equal or lower the Play store.
Remember that Google Play apk should be installed on phones to app purchase works.