Tinder is trying a different way to fight against the Google Play fees by ignoring what the operators of the store want. For its Android app, the popular dating/ matchmaking service has implemented a new payment process. This new system will entirely bypass the regular payment system of Google Play to taking direct payments. If you choose to purchase with that route, you won't be able to switch back to the Google Play's one afterward.
Tinder is rebelling
Justine Sacco (spokeswoman of Match Group, the company behind Tinder) had an interview with Bloomberg on the matter. She said that the company is continually testing new features on their apps, and this is just another experiment to test out new payment options. She also added that this new option would benefit the user's experience.
On Google Play, it is totally practical for developers to allow direct payments instead of going through the platform. However, that means bypassing the app store altogether. But not like Epic's move with Fornite, remaining on the app store but ditching the usual requirements is an entirely different matter. Maybe, Tinder is betting that the search giant won't do anything to such a popular app despite its defiance.