“Developers need to think more than just straight up expensive subscriptions — some of the price points may need to go down, some new business models may need to be there, there has to be much more thought that has to go in to monetize that platform.”

Android needs its own monetization strategy — you cannot copy-paste iOS

Android's lower monetization rate isn't a bug that patience will fix — it reflects different user economics, particularly outside North America. High-priced iOS-style subscription tiers underperform. Microsoft treats Android as a separate strategy requiring lower price points, alternative business models, and regional monetization thinking rather than a carbon copy of what works on iOS.