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Creating a profile and paying for a Google developer and Apple developer subscription in 2024: procedure for Russians

11.08.2024

Finding an exciting job that would bring really good money is not easy, and creating mobile applications is one of the few options that suits almost everyone. The development of iOS utilities potentially provides the greatest income, but the subscription price on the developer platform is quite high – 9,000 rubles. per year, and without it you will not be given access to publish software in the store. With Android applications the situation is somewhat simpler – you just need to pay $25 once and then be able to post your developments on Google Play.

But the problem is not so much in the initial investment, but in the difficulties during registration and making payments. Not everyone understands that it is easier to buy an Apple developer account, and they try to create an account on their own, but only a few succeed. The procedure only seems simple, but in reality there are pitfalls at every step. Nova.Shop specialists have prepared an overview of the stages of creating a profile so that you have an idea of how everything happens.

Signing up for the Google Developer Program: What you need to know

As already mentioned, the price of access to the functionality of the Google platform for developers is small ($25 + $1 commission), which is convenient – you don’t have to think about how to renew your Apple Dev account every year. If we talk about the registration procedure, it has not changed even after the introduction of restrictions. Programmers are required to:

go to Play Console;
launch developer mode by clicking on the special button on the left side of the screen;
enter the requested data – first and last name, postal and physical address, advertising information, logo and cover, as well as the URL of the official portal, if available;
confirm the information is correct and go to the payment page;
transfer the due amount.

How to create an iOS Developer account in Russia

The American brand initially sets significantly more requirements for users who want to join the developer program. This is justified by the desire to maintain an initially high level of software quality. Let’s tell you in more detail how to become an Apple developer:

On the start day, make sure you have an iPad, MacBook or iPhone with two-factor authentication, an Apple ID and a working iCloud. You will also need the latest version of the proprietary application for developers.
First you need to check that the identifiers contain your current first and last name, actual address, mobile phone number and list of trusted devices.
Now you can open the Apple Developer App, log in and join the developer community by confirming that you have read the user agreement and clicking Enroll Now.
Applicants are required to enter personal data or information about the company – when entering any information, remember that you will have to document it in the future, otherwise you will not be able to obtain an iOS developer certificate, unless you decide to buy a paid account.
The next step is to confirm your identity and consent to the license agreement.
Lastly (if the system has not rejected the registration request), the subscription payment is made.

Subtleties of payments for access to Google Play and payment of Apple Developer price

The registration fee for joining the Android development team can be paid in only one way – through a foreign bank card. Previously, it was possible to use QIWI or mobile operator banking, but now these options are not available. It is not necessary to travel outside the Russian Federation to issue a payment instrument – you can use specialized services like PST.NET and become the owner of a virtual card with the required territorial reference. Cryptocurrency wallets are mainly used for replenishment.

The binding is performed via IP, so you cannot do without using a VPN – choose the country where the bank card was issued. In some cases, you first need to log out of your account, and then log in again and click “General” in the settings section, open the profile settings and select the desired country in the countries section. Otherwise, the process of linking a card is standard, just always remember to turn on the VPN.

When you sign up for the Apple program, you can use:

bank cards of foreign financial institutions;
services of intermediaries who do everything for you and only provide codes and access data after payment;
numbers specially created in communication shops.

Developers who are going to buy an Apple account will not have to deal with the listed processes – just go to the store, provide a phone number and make a payment to receive a ready-to-use profile with payment for 1 year.