Guides
Practical guides for people who use apps and people who make them.
Guide
How to check app permissions on Android and iPhone
Where to find app permissions on Android and iPhone, how to read the Privacy dashboard and App Privacy Report, and which permissions to switch off.
Guide"Free-to-play or paid? How mobile games charge you"
The main ways mobile games make money, from one-off purchases to ads, subscriptions and in-app purchases, and how to check a game before you install it.
For developersMarketing a mobile app: a practical launch guide
How to market a mobile app: App Store and Google Play listing limits, screenshots, ratings, a launch plan and when to consider outside help.
By the Mobiledista editorial team. Updated October 2026.