I built a calculator at 14. Then Google rejected my $25 payment 50 times
Source: Dev.to
Background
I’m 14 and built a calculator app in three weeks, writing 26,000 lines of code on my own. It’s not a basic calculator; it’s a complete toolkit with five calculators:
- Standard
- Scientific
- Graphing
- Programmer
- Date Calculation
Google Play Console Issue
When I tried to pay the $25 registration fee on Google Play Console, the payment was rejected. The app never even reached Google; the money itself was declined. I received no reason or explanation—just a “transaction declined” message.
I attempted the payment 50 times over four months, using five different cards from different banks, and each attempt was rejected. There is no way to contact support: no email, phone number, chat, or human assistance—only automated error messages.
Alternative Distribution
I built my own website and launched the app for direct APK download. Within days, it received 400 downloads with zero criticism.
Download here: https://origin-inc-pvt-ltd.github.io/originempire.github.io/