Appcharge Voted Best Payment Service Provider — For the Second Year in a Row
We’re proud to share that Appcharge has been named Best Payment Service Provider at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Game Awards for the second consecutive year.
Winning this award once was an honor. Winning it twice, back-to-back, is a reflection of the momentum we’re building with our partners and the trust the industry is placing in direct-to-consumer solutions.
A Year of Growth
The recognition comes at a defining moment for Appcharge. Just days before the awards ceremony, we announced our $58M Series B round led by IVP, with participation from Playrix, Smilegate Ventures and all our previous investors.
It’s been a period of explosive growth:
• Over $500M in transactions processed on our platform.
• Publishers reporting average profit lifts of 35%.
• New product launches — from our iOS Payments SDK to AppDirect — expanding what’s possible in DTC.
Making Waves at Gamescom
Right after the awards in Cologne, we turned to Gamescom — where we made our boldest splash yet. From iPhones with literal 30% bites taken out of them, to billboards across the city, to a buzzing booth with a live DJ and packed conversations, we set out to spark a conversation the entire industry is having: how to reclaim revenue and own player relationships in the era beyond walled gardens.
Looking Ahead
We’re grateful to Pocket Gamer and the industry for recognizing our work, and to our partners for believing in the future we’re building together.
DTC is no longer a side story in mobile games — it’s becoming the model of choice. And with the momentum of our Series B, the trust of our partners, and the recognition of our peers, we couldn't be more excited to keep leading this transformation. Onwards and upwards!
