Multiple Versions of the Same Android App

I've been researching online for the past few days on different methodologies to manage multiple versions of the same android app. I'm planning to release a paid version for Binary Calc with extra features. The truth? Two and a half weeks later, I realized ads aren't enough to generate $moola. I need to buy my next high end android phone. Thus, I have resorted to paid apps. At least I'm honest.

I've considered creating additional project libraries and using my app as the core library, but this proved to be quite tedious. There's the Touiteur way, create a separate paid app and use that as a "key" to unlock features in the free app. I've settled on just manually renaming the package name when the time comes to export the app. In Eclipse, a search and replace (Ctrl-H) works like a charm. There's always the fancy way of using an antlib task too.

Edit:

Specifically, to do it my way, you would:

1) rename the main package and make sure to check "rename subpackages"

2) do a search and replace of the package name to catch any stragglers

3) rename app_name if necessary

Binary Calc v1.2

Updated my app some more. Why use the conventional decimal calculators when you can calculate in binary!

** Release 1.2 **
Fixes:
* fixed issue where app was reseting when physical orientation was changed
* added scroll bar for help & about

New:
* convert to ASCII

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Download it here with your android phone.

Binary Calc's Progress So Far

Well, so far I'm impressed by the number of downloads my app has accomplished. I didn't think anybody would download this app besides me and even be able to earn $1.99! That's two items on the dollar menu @ McDs! I've earned more money with ads than my blog has ever earned in one year. In my next release, I will have fixed two bugs and will enable a new feature. My goal is to hit 1000 downloads before the end of this month.

Total Downloads: 189
Active Installs: 138 (73%)
Earnings from Admob: $1.99

For help, email me at help.applejay@gmail.com, or follow me @knyto2

Binary Calc

Just published my first android app. It's a simple app that converts binary to decimal by toggling the bits. Will have more features in the future. I was going to generate a QR code, but this site already beat me to it..? lol

Binary Calc is an intuitive and quick way to evaluate a decimal from binary. Simply tap the binary bit to toggle it and it will automatically show the results. Can calculate binaries up to 32 bits. More features coming soon!

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Download it here with your android phone.