One sponsored position
$99 USD / 30 days
No subscription or automatic renewal.
3 of 3 positions available
Choose your appSee our open statsWhere your ad appears
Your card rotates through four kinds of placement, so every public page can show it.
In feeds
Woven into the home, category, tag and search feeds after the third app. Never first, always labeled.
On app pages
One card in the related apps section. Matched to the same category.
In journal articles
Below the cover of every journal article, before the first section. Reaches readers exploring the topic.
Banner on every other page
Directly under the intro on tools, guides, the latest additions and the MCP page. One labeled banner where there is no feed.
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Choose your app
Use a live, reviewed listing. Your card is already written.
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Book your position
Pay $99 once at secure checkout. Tax, if applicable, is shown there.
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Enjoy 30 days
Your ad starts after payment confirmation and ends automatically.
Make room for your app
Sign in to book your spot
Featured listings and homepage ads are non-refundable, with no money-back guarantee, except where required by law or Dodo Payments' buyer terms, or where we cannot deliver the purchased listing or ad. Read the refund policy. By booking, you agree to our Terms of Service.
Use the same account as your UsefulShelf listing. You’ll choose your app before opening checkout.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I get for $99?
One of three sponsored cards for 30 consecutive days. Your card appears on every public page: woven into the homepage, category, tag and search feeds (matching categories first), on app pages, near the top of journal articles, and as a labeled banner under the intro of tools, guides and every other page. It uses your app’s reviewed name, logo and tagline, is always labeled Sponsored, and links directly to your website. The price is in USD; any applicable tax is shown at checkout.
When does my ad start?
After payment is confirmed. Your full 30 days starts then, and the card disappears automatically at the end. Checkout temporarily reserves a position; an unfinished checkout releases it after expiry and a short payment-confirmation window.
Do I need a listing first?
Yes. Submit your app, pass review, then publish with a verified badge, the $9 one-time Featured option, or a free listing without a badge. Choose that live app here to book its sponsored placement. Ads remain subject to review and are hidden if the listing is taken down.
Is this the same as Featured?
No. Featured is a $9 one-time, badge-free directory listing. A homepage ad is a separate $99 placement lasting 30 days. Buying an ad does not change your listing tier or its badge requirements.
Can I get a refund?
Featured listings and homepage ads are non-refundable, with no money-back guarantee, except where required by law or Dodo Payments' buyer terms, or where we cannot deliver the purchased listing or ad.
Will I be charged again?
No. This is a one-time payment, with no automatic renewal. After your ad ends, you can book again if a position is available.
What if all three positions are taken?
Booking closes until a position becomes available. We check availability again when you open checkout so two advertisers cannot reserve the same position.
Are clicks or rankings guaranteed?
No. You are buying labeled sponsored placements for a fixed time. Cards appear after the first few apps in a feed, never at the top, and are skipped on a page that already shows your app. We do not promise visitor counts, clicks, search rankings or AI recommendations.
What if my payment arrives after the slot is released?
If your position is still available, your ad starts with the full 30 days. If it has been booked by someone else, the ad stays private and we flag your order for a refund. You can see that status below.