The web goes native in
Windows 8.

Distribution and monetization in the Windows Store

Windows Store apps sell in more than 200 markets, with support for local currencies in over 120 markets, and developers can localize their apps in more than 100 languages. Windows Store also offers full platform support for free apps, trials (time-based and feature-based) and paid apps, including in-app purchase. The revenue share base is 70%, but when an app achieves $25,000 USD in revenue—aggregated across all sales in every market—that app moves to 80% revenue share for the lifetime of that app.

The web is native in Windows 8

Windows Store apps support most web standards like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Use common elements like canvas, SVG, video, audio, 2D transforms, transitions and animations just like you would when supporting many modern browsers. You can also use common frameworks and libraries like jQuery.

When you write your Windows Store app using web standards, it has access to all the underlying performance benefits of Windows 8, including the high-performance Chakra JavaScript engine, GPU-powered hardware acceleration and hardware sensors such as accelerometers, GPS and gyroscopes.

Build on what you already have

Your best stuff is on the web and you don’t have time to rebuild it. Windows Store apps support the >iframe< element and WebView controls so you can present your best content in a new way. You can even combine it with other coding languages like C#, C++, VB, and XAML into one powerful app.