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If your a gamer maybe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockspin.bargainbits
Basically scrapes your favourite online game stores for deals on your favourite (PC) games.
Disclaimer: I made it.
Bargain Bytes: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockspin.bargainbits
Keeps track of PC games which are discounted on major stores: Steam, GOG, etc. Also allows you to add games to a special list and get notified when they are on sale. Useful for me cause I usually only get stuff when its on sale.
In my app, Bargain Bytes, my only option was banner ads, since the app design and purpose doesn't lend itself to any other formats.
I really dislike the classic docked-to-the-bottom banner since it both makes the app look ugly. This is because it's a clear disconnection from the rest of content. I think most users feel the same way too.
That's why I went with embedded ads in the listview, in between content items. I think this looks a lot better and the feedback so far I've got from users is positive. It handles the problem I mentioned docked banners have and it also leads to more exposure with leads to more clicks.
For reference, here is my app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockspin.bargainbits