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davidtse916
Level 2.0: Eclair
2 months ago

Paid apps in Managed Google Play store

Has anyone able to purchase (paid) apps in the Managed Google Play store? I assume we still have the following limitation in 2025?
 
"Managed Google Play no longer supports the ability to purchase app licenses. Your organization can still manage the app licenses it already owns. However, it won't be possible to purchase any additional licenses."
 
OP: https://support.google.com/googleplay/work/answer/6150398?hl=en

 

The paid app we're trying to purchase:

 

App Management
Apps

3 Replies

  • Emilie_B's avatar
    Emilie_B
    Google Community Manager
    2 months ago

    Hi davidtse916​ - hope you're well! 

     

    I've checked with our team and they've confirmed that the statement you've highlighted is correct. 

     

    Managed Google Play no longer supports the ability to purchase app licenses. Your organisation can still manage the app licenses it already owns. However, it won't be possible to purchase any additional licenses.

     

    You might find this discussion about think link for workarounds useful 🙂

     

    Chat soon, 

    Emilie 

     

    • davidtse916's avatar
      davidtse916
      Level 2.0: Eclair
      2 months ago

      Thanks for the info Emilie_B​.

       

      I've also contacted the developer regarding the possibility of adding the app to our Managed Google Play store and deploy it as a private app via Microsoft Intune but so far I haven't heard back.

       

      I guess Google Play Gift Card is always an option……😂

      • Emilie_B's avatar
        Emilie_B
        Google Community Manager
        2 months ago

        You're welcome davidtse916​ 😊

         

        Keep us posted when you hear back from the developer - this could be useful to know for other members. 

         

        And yes, I guess that's one option to consider 😛